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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,644.35, 66,966.53 and 34,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,644.35, 66,966.53 and 34,791 is: 52,186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,644.35 : 66,966.53 = 34,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,644.35/66,966.53 = 34,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,644.35x = 66,966.53 × 34,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,644.35x = 2,329,832,371.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,832,371.28/44,644.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,186.50

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