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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,283, 66,343.50 and 34,815.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,283, 66,343.50 and 34,815.72 is: 52,159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,283 : 66,343.50 = 34,815.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,283/66,343.50 = 34,815.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,283x = 66,343.50 × 34,815.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,283x = 2,309,796,719.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,796,719.82/44,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,159.90

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