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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,613.39, 61,638.80 and 37,969.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,613.39, 61,638.80 and 37,969.23 is: 52,459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,613.39 : 61,638.80 = 37,969.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,613.39/61,638.80 = 37,969.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,613.39x = 61,638.80 × 37,969.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,613.39x = 2,340,377,584.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,377,584.28/44,613.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,459.08

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