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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,425.78, 61,267.89 and 36,860.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,425.78, 61,267.89 and 36,860.13 is: 50,834.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,425.78 : 61,267.89 = 36,860.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,425.78/61,267.89 = 36,860.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,425.78x = 61,267.89 × 36,860.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,425.78x = 2,258,342,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,342,390.23/44,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,834.05

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