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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,058.06, 60,755.40 and 37,705.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,058.06, 60,755.40 and 37,705.73 is: 51,995.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,058.06 : 60,755.40 = 37,705.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,058.06/60,755.40 = 37,705.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,058.06x = 60,755.40 × 37,705.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,058.06x = 2,290,826,404.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,826,404.67/44,058.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,995.63

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