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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,427.31, 61,269.98 and 36,861.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,427.31, 61,269.98 and 36,861.66 is: 50,836.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,427.31 : 61,269.98 = 36,861.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,427.31/61,269.98 = 36,861.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,427.31x = 61,269.98 × 36,861.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,427.31x = 2,258,512,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,512,986.66/44,427.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,836.14

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