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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,614.64, 61,640.52 and 37,970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,614.64, 61,640.52 and 37,970.48 is: 52,460.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,614.64 : 61,640.52 = 37,970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,614.64/61,640.52 = 37,970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,614.64x = 61,640.52 × 37,970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,614.64x = 2,340,520,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,520,131.85/44,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,460.81

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