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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,571.92, 66,821.40 and 22,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,571.92, 66,821.40 and 22,358.48 is: 33,519.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,571.92 : 66,821.40 = 22,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,571.92/66,821.40 = 22,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,571.92x = 66,821.40 × 22,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,571.92x = 1,494,024,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,024,935.47/44,571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,519.42

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