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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,343.06, 61,143.81 and 36,251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,343.06, 61,143.81 and 36,251.46 is: 49,986.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,343.06 : 61,143.81 = 36,251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,343.06/61,143.81 = 36,251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,343.06x = 61,143.81 × 36,251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,343.06x = 2,216,552,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,552,382.46/44,343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,986.46

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