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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,924.61, 62,001.69 and 37,357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,924.61, 62,001.69 and 37,357.92 is: 51,558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,924.61 : 62,001.69 = 37,357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,924.61/62,001.69 = 37,357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,924.61x = 62,001.69 × 37,357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,924.61x = 2,316,254,174.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,254,174.88/44,924.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,558.69

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