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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,461.76, 61,321.79 and 37,769.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,461.76, 61,321.79 and 37,769.54 is: 52,091.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,461.76 : 61,321.79 = 37,769.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,461.76/61,321.79 = 37,769.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,461.76x = 61,321.79 × 37,769.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,461.76x = 2,316,095,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,095,588.09/44,461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,091.86

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