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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,899.41, 61,903.62 and 36,803.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,899.41, 61,903.62 and 36,803.28 is: 50,741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,899.41 : 61,903.62 = 36,803.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,899.41/61,903.62 = 36,803.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,899.41x = 61,903.62 × 36,803.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,899.41x = 2,278,256,259.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,256,259.87/44,899.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,741.34

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