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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,866.59, 61,938.32 and 34,772.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,866.59, 61,938.32 and 34,772.37 is: 48,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,866.59 : 61,938.32 = 34,772.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,866.59/61,938.32 = 34,772.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,866.59x = 61,938.32 × 34,772.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,866.59x = 2,153,742,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,742,180.22/44,866.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,003.25

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