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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,237.84, 61,004.76 and 37,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,237.84, 61,004.76 and 37,541.84 is: 51,770.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,237.84 : 61,004.76 = 37,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,237.84/61,004.76 = 37,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,237.84x = 61,004.76 × 37,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,237.84x = 2,290,230,939.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,230,939.16/44,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,770.86

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