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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,716.68, 61,677.78 and 37,955.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,716.68, 61,677.78 and 37,955.67 is: 52,352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,716.68 : 61,677.78 = 37,955.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,716.68/61,677.78 = 37,955.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,716.68x = 61,677.78 × 37,955.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,716.68x = 2,341,021,464.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,021,464.01/44,716.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,352.31

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