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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,421.12, 61,261.46 and 36,855.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,421.12, 61,261.46 and 36,855.47 is: 50,827.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,421.12 : 61,261.46 = 36,855.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,421.12/61,261.46 = 36,855.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,421.12x = 61,261.46 × 36,855.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,421.12x = 2,257,819,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,819,870.99/44,421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,827.62

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