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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,462.23, 66,598.35 and 35,992.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,462.23, 66,598.35 and 35,992.17 is: 53,911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,462.23 : 66,598.35 = 35,992.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,462.23/66,598.35 = 35,992.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,462.23x = 66,598.35 × 35,992.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,462.23x = 2,397,019,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,019,134.92/44,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,911.36

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