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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,590.38, 61,499.22 and 37,898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,590.38, 61,499.22 and 37,898.16 is: 52,269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,590.38 : 61,499.22 = 37,898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,590.38/61,499.22 = 37,898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,590.38x = 61,499.22 × 37,898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,590.38x = 2,330,707,279.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,707,279.44/44,590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,269.28

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