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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,492.94, 61,349.94 and 36,401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,492.94, 61,349.94 and 36,401.04 is: 50,192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,492.94 : 61,349.94 = 36,401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,492.94/61,349.94 = 36,401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,492.94x = 61,349.94 × 36,401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,492.94x = 2,233,201,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,201,619.94/44,492.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,192.27

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