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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,641.79, 66,962.68 and 34,788.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,641.79, 66,962.68 and 34,788.44 is: 52,182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,641.79 : 66,962.68 = 34,788.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,641.79/66,962.68 = 34,788.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,641.79x = 66,962.68 × 34,788.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,641.79x = 2,329,527,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,527,175.42/44,641.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,182.66

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