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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,764.38, 67,016.97 and 33,717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,764.38, 67,016.97 and 33,717.60 is: 50,478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,764.38 : 67,016.97 = 33,717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,764.38/67,016.97 = 33,717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,764.38x = 67,016.97 × 33,717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,764.38x = 2,259,651,387.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,651,387.67/44,764.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,478.78

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