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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,996.64, 67,447 and 33,868.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,996.64, 67,447 and 33,868.92 is: 50,767.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,996.64 : 67,447 = 33,868.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,996.64/67,447 = 33,868.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,996.64x = 67,447 × 33,868.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,996.64x = 2,284,357,047.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,357,047.24/44,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,767.28

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