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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,427.68, 61,270.50 and 36,862.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,427.68, 61,270.50 and 36,862.04 is: 50,836.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,427.68 : 61,270.50 = 36,862.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,427.68/61,270.50 = 36,862.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,427.68x = 61,270.50 × 36,862.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,427.68x = 2,258,555,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,555,453.70/44,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,836.67

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