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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,433.84, 61,279.04 and 36,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,433.84, 61,279.04 and 36,868.20 is: 50,845.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,433.84 : 61,279.04 = 36,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,433.84/61,279.04 = 36,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,433.84x = 61,279.04 × 36,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,433.84x = 2,259,247,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,247,902.53/44,433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,845.21

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