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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.86, 62,051.19 and 33,688.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.86, 62,051.19 and 33,688.25 is: 46,461.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.86 : 62,051.19 = 33,688.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.86/62,051.19 = 33,688.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.86x = 62,051.19 × 33,688.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.86x = 2,090,396,241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,396,241.41/44,991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,461.66

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