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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,031.76, 60,723.72 and 37,240.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,031.76, 60,723.72 and 37,240.00 is: 51,357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031.76 : 60,723.72 = 37,240.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031.76/60,723.72 = 37,240.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031.76x = 60,723.72 × 37,240.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031.76x = 2,261,351,180.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,351,180.99/44,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,357.28

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