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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,569.47, 61,470.44 and 37,877.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,569.47, 61,470.44 and 37,877.25 is: 52,240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,569.47 : 61,470.44 = 37,877.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,569.47/61,470.44 = 37,877.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,569.47x = 61,470.44 × 37,877.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,569.47x = 2,328,331,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,331,619.72/44,569.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,240.50

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