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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,004.83, 60,730.12 and 37,161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,004.83, 60,730.12 and 37,161.14 is: 51,285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,004.83 : 60,730.12 = 37,161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,004.83/60,730.12 = 37,161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,004.83x = 60,730.12 × 37,161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,004.83x = 2,256,800,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,800,491.54/44,004.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,285.29

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