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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,297.17, 61,080.43 and 36,205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,297.17, 61,080.43 and 36,205.72 is: 49,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,297.17 : 61,080.43 = 36,205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,297.17/61,080.43 = 36,205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,297.17x = 61,080.43 × 36,205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,297.17x = 2,211,460,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,460,946.06/44,297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,923.30

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