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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,917.08, 61,991.32 and 37,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,917.08, 61,991.32 and 37,350.40 is: 51,548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,917.08 : 61,991.32 = 37,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,917.08/61,991.32 = 37,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,917.08x = 61,991.32 × 37,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,917.08x = 2,315,400,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,400,598.53/44,917.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,548.33

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