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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,306, 66,373.72 and 34,896.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,306, 66,373.72 and 34,896.24 is: 52,277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,306 : 66,373.72 = 34,896.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,306/66,373.72 = 34,896.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,306x = 66,373.72 × 34,896.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,306x = 2,316,193,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,193,262.81/44,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,277.19

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