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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,425.06, 61,266.88 and 36,859.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,425.06, 61,266.88 and 36,859.41 is: 50,833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,425.06 : 61,266.88 = 36,859.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,425.06/61,266.88 = 36,859.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,425.06x = 61,266.88 × 36,859.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,425.06x = 2,258,261,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,261,095.42/44,425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,833.05

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