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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,821, 61,869.90 and 35,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,821, 61,869.90 and 35,235.88 is: 48,638.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,821 : 61,869.90 = 35,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,821/61,869.90 = 35,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,821x = 61,869.90 × 35,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,821x = 2,180,040,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,040,372.01/44,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,638.82

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