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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,618.17, 61,540.81 and 37,893.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,618.17, 61,540.81 and 37,893.15 is: 52,265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,618.17 : 61,540.81 = 37,893.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,618.17/61,540.81 = 37,893.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,618.17x = 61,540.81 × 37,893.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,618.17x = 2,331,975,144.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,975,144.45/44,618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,265.15

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