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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,867, 61,858.95 and 36,770.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,867, 61,858.95 and 36,770.85 is: 50,696.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,867 : 61,858.95 = 36,770.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,867/61,858.95 = 36,770.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,867x = 61,858.95 × 36,770.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,867x = 2,274,606,171.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,606,171.61/44,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,696.64

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