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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,271.24, 61,041.12 and 36,174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,271.24, 61,041.12 and 36,174.98 is: 49,878.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,271.24 : 61,041.12 = 36,174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,271.24/61,041.12 = 36,174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,271.24x = 61,041.12 × 36,174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,271.24x = 2,208,161,295.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,161,295.18/44,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,878.01

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