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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,741.88, 61,774.40 and 40,950.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,741.88, 61,774.40 and 40,950.50 is: 56,539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,741.88 : 61,774.40 = 40,950.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,741.88/61,774.40 = 40,950.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,741.88x = 61,774.40 × 40,950.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,741.88x = 2,529,692,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,692,567.20/44,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,539.70

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