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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,925.12, 62,002.40 and 37,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,925.12, 62,002.40 and 37,358.44 is: 51,559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,925.12 : 62,002.40 = 37,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,925.12/62,002.40 = 37,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,925.12x = 62,002.40 × 37,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,925.12x = 2,316,312,940.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,312,940.26/44,925.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,559.42

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