Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,549.16, 66,836 and 39,653
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,549.16, 66,836 and 39,653 is: 59,490.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,549.16 : 66,836 = 39,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,549.16/66,836 = 39,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,549.16x = 66,836 × 39,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,549.16x = 2,650,247,908 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,650,247,908/44,549.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,490.41
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