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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,712.66, 61,698.51 and 35,756.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,712.66, 61,698.51 and 35,756.90 is: 49,340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,712.66 : 61,698.51 = 35,756.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,712.66/61,698.51 = 35,756.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,712.66x = 61,698.51 × 35,756.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,712.66x = 2,206,147,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,147,143.73/44,712.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,340.55

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