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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,296, 66,358.76 and 34,886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,296, 66,358.76 and 34,886.24 is: 52,262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,296 : 66,358.76 = 34,886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,296/66,358.76 = 34,886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,296x = 66,358.76 × 34,886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,296x = 2,315,007,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,007,627.46/44,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,262.23

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