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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,593.54, 66,837 and 33,981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,593.54, 66,837 and 33,981.12 is: 50,931.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,593.54 : 66,837 = 33,981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,593.54/66,837 = 33,981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,593.54x = 66,837 × 33,981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,593.54x = 2,271,196,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,196,117.44/44,593.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,931.06

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