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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,835.21, 61,804.98 and 36,863.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,835.21, 61,804.98 and 36,863.59 is: 50,816.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,835.21 : 61,804.98 = 36,863.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,835.21/61,804.98 = 36,863.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,835.21x = 61,804.98 × 36,863.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,835.21x = 2,278,353,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,353,597.19/44,835.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,816.17

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