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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,430.31, 61,274.11 and 36,864.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,430.31, 61,274.11 and 36,864.66 is: 50,840.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,430.31 : 61,274.11 = 36,864.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,430.31/61,274.11 = 36,864.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,430.31x = 61,274.11 × 36,864.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,430.31x = 2,258,849,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,849,231.95/44,430.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,840.28

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