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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,907.31, 61,977.87 and 37,340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,907.31, 61,977.87 and 37,340.63 is: 51,534.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,907.31 : 61,977.87 = 37,340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,907.31/61,977.87 = 37,340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,907.31x = 61,977.87 × 37,340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,907.31x = 2,314,292,948.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,292,948.37/44,907.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,534.88

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