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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,717.68, 61,679.16 and 37,956.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,717.68, 61,679.16 and 37,956.67 is: 52,353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,717.68 : 61,679.16 = 37,956.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,717.68/61,679.16 = 37,956.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,717.68x = 61,679.16 × 37,956.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,717.68x = 2,341,135,522.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,135,522.00/44,717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,353.69

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