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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,322.72, 66,386.34 and 36,636.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,322.72, 66,386.34 and 36,636.72 is: 54,874.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,322.72 : 66,386.34 = 36,636.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,322.72/66,386.34 = 36,636.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,322.72x = 66,386.34 × 36,636.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,322.72x = 2,432,177,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,177,750.40/44,322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,874.29

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