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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,424.78, 61,266.51 and 36,859.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,424.78, 61,266.51 and 36,859.13 is: 50,832.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,424.78 : 61,266.51 = 36,859.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,424.78/61,266.51 = 36,859.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,424.78x = 61,266.51 × 36,859.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,424.78x = 2,258,230,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,230,180.15/44,424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,832.67

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