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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,823, 61,872.66 and 35,237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,823, 61,872.66 and 35,237.88 is: 48,641.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,823 : 61,872.66 = 35,237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,823/61,872.66 = 35,237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,823x = 61,872.66 × 35,237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,823x = 2,180,261,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,261,368.36/44,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,641.58

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