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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,865.59, 61,936.94 and 34,771.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,865.59, 61,936.94 and 34,771.37 is: 48,001.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,865.59 : 61,936.94 = 34,771.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,865.59/61,936.94 = 34,771.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,865.59x = 61,936.94 × 34,771.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,865.59x = 2,153,632,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,632,083.55/44,865.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,001.87

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