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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,295, 66,361.50 and 34,827.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,295, 66,361.50 and 34,827.72 is: 52,177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,295 : 66,361.50 = 34,827.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,295/66,361.50 = 34,827.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,295x = 66,361.50 × 34,827.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,295x = 2,311,219,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,219,740.78/44,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,177.89

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