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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,984.99, 67,372.38 and 35,561.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,984.99, 67,372.38 and 35,561.72 is: 53,259.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,984.99 : 67,372.38 = 35,561.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,984.99/67,372.38 = 35,561.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,984.99x = 67,372.38 × 35,561.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,984.99x = 2,395,877,376.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,877,376.43/44,984.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,259.49

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