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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,423.12, 61,264.22 and 36,857.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,423.12, 61,264.22 and 36,857.47 is: 50,830.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,423.12 : 61,264.22 = 36,857.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,423.12/61,264.22 = 36,857.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,423.12x = 61,264.22 × 36,857.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,423.12x = 2,258,044,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,044,150.72/44,423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,830.38

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