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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,316.72, 61,179.65 and 34,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,316.72, 61,179.65 and 34,222.50 is: 47,244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,316.72 : 61,179.65 = 34,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,316.72/61,179.65 = 34,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,316.72x = 61,179.65 × 34,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,316.72x = 2,093,720,401.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,720,401.01/44,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,244.48

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