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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,873.52, 61,867.91 and 36,777.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,873.52, 61,867.91 and 36,777.36 is: 50,705.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,873.52 : 61,867.91 = 36,777.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,873.52/61,867.91 = 36,777.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,873.52x = 61,867.91 × 36,777.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,873.52x = 2,275,338,214.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,338,214.63/44,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,705.59

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