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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,596.94, 61,511.55 and 37,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,596.94, 61,511.55 and 37,871.96 is: 52,235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,596.94 : 61,511.55 = 37,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,596.94/61,511.55 = 37,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,596.94x = 61,511.55 × 37,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,596.94x = 2,329,562,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,562,961.14/44,596.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,235.94

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