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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,865.09, 61,936.25 and 34,770.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,865.09, 61,936.25 and 34,770.87 is: 48,001.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,865.09 : 61,936.25 = 34,770.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,865.09/61,936.25 = 34,770.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,865.09x = 61,936.25 × 34,770.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,865.09x = 2,153,577,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,577,123.18/44,865.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,001.18

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