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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,835.50, 61,889.91 and 35,250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,835.50, 61,889.91 and 35,250.38 is: 48,658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,835.50 : 61,889.91 = 35,250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,835.50/61,889.91 = 35,250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,835.50x = 61,889.91 × 35,250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,835.50x = 2,181,642,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,642,845.67/44,835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,658.83

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