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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,611.34, 66,785.64 and 29,783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,611.34, 66,785.64 and 29,783.48 is: 44,587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,611.34 : 66,785.64 = 29,783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,611.34/66,785.64 = 29,783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,611.34x = 66,785.64 × 29,783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,611.34x = 1,989,108,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,108,773.23/44,611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,587.51

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