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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,367.84, 66,166.92 and 37,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,367.84, 66,166.92 and 37,836 is: 56,425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,367.84 : 66,166.92 = 37,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,367.84/66,166.92 = 37,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,367.84x = 66,166.92 × 37,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,367.84x = 2,503,491,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,491,585.12/44,367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,425.82

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