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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,778.29, 61,798.41 and 33,428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,778.29, 61,798.41 and 33,428.08 is: 46,134.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,778.29 : 61,798.41 = 33,428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,778.29/61,798.41 = 33,428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,778.29x = 61,798.41 × 33,428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,778.29x = 2,065,802,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,802,068.00/44,778.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,134.01

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