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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,423.09, 61,264.16 and 36,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,423.09, 61,264.16 and 36,857.44 is: 50,830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,423.09 : 61,264.16 = 36,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,423.09/61,264.16 = 36,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,423.09x = 61,264.16 × 36,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,423.09x = 2,258,039,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,039,994.57/44,423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,830.32

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