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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,352.06, 66,580.74 and 34,998.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,352.06, 66,580.74 and 34,998.78 is: 52,539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,352.06 : 66,580.74 = 34,998.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,352.06/66,580.74 = 34,998.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,352.06x = 66,580.74 × 34,998.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,352.06x = 2,330,244,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,244,671.50/44,352.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,539.72

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