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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,586.26, 66,962.64 and 39,251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,586.26, 66,962.64 and 39,251.33 is: 58,950.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,586.26 : 66,962.64 = 39,251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,586.26/66,962.64 = 39,251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,586.26x = 66,962.64 × 39,251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,586.26x = 2,628,372,680.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,372,680.31/44,586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,950.28

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