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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,577, 61,480.84 and 37,884.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,577, 61,480.84 and 37,884.78 is: 52,250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,577 : 61,480.84 = 37,884.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,577/61,480.84 = 37,884.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,577x = 61,480.84 × 37,884.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,577x = 2,329,188,097.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,188,097.62/44,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,250.89

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