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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,142.88, 60,858.66 and 36,561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,142.88, 60,858.66 and 36,561.28 is: 50,406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,142.88 : 60,858.66 = 36,561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,142.88/60,858.66 = 36,561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,142.88x = 60,858.66 × 36,561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,142.88x = 2,225,070,508.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,070,508.68/44,142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,406.10

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