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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,699.52, 66,962.88 and 34,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,699.52, 66,962.88 and 34,835.52 is: 52,185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,699.52 : 66,962.88 = 34,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,699.52/66,962.88 = 34,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,699.52x = 66,962.88 × 34,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,699.52x = 2,332,686,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,686,745.50/44,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,185.95

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