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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,437.20, 66,655.80 and 37,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,437.20, 66,655.80 and 37,438.80 is: 56,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,437.20 : 66,655.80 = 37,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,437.20/66,655.80 = 37,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,437.20x = 66,655.80 × 37,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,437.20x = 2,495,513,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,513,165.04/44,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,158.20

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