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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,916.08, 61,989.94 and 37,349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,916.08, 61,989.94 and 37,349.40 is: 51,546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,916.08 : 61,989.94 = 37,349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,916.08/61,989.94 = 37,349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,916.08x = 61,989.94 × 37,349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,916.08x = 2,315,287,065.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,287,065.04/44,916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,546.95

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