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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,266.23, 61,034.22 and 36,169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,266.23, 61,034.22 and 36,169.97 is: 49,871.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,266.23 : 61,034.22 = 36,169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,266.23/61,034.22 = 36,169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,266.23x = 61,034.22 × 36,169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,266.23x = 2,207,605,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,605,601.20/44,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,871.10

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