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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,265.72, 66,418.18 and 23,200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,265.72, 66,418.18 and 23,200.74 is: 34,811.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,265.72 : 66,418.18 = 23,200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,265.72/66,418.18 = 23,200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,265.72x = 66,418.18 × 23,200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,265.72x = 1,540,950,925.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,950,925.45/44,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,811.38

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