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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,610.72, 66,857.76 and 33,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,610.72, 66,857.76 and 33,429.52 is: 50,100.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,610.72 : 66,857.76 = 33,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,610.72/66,857.76 = 33,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,610.72x = 66,857.76 × 33,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,610.72x = 2,235,022,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,022,825.08/44,610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,100.58

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