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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,767.76, 61,868.12 and 36,688.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,767.76, 61,868.12 and 36,688.67 is: 50,702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,767.76 : 61,868.12 = 36,688.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,767.76/61,868.12 = 36,688.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,767.76x = 61,868.12 × 36,688.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,767.76x = 2,269,858,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,858,777.42/44,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,702.98

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