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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,624.73, 66,937.16 and 33,391.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,624.73, 66,937.16 and 33,391.78 is: 50,087.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,624.73 : 66,937.16 = 33,391.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,624.73/66,937.16 = 33,391.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,624.73x = 66,937.16 × 33,391.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,624.73x = 2,235,150,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,150,920.54/44,624.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,087.72

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