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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,926.12, 62,003.78 and 37,359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,926.12, 62,003.78 and 37,359.44 is: 51,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,926.12 : 62,003.78 = 37,359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,926.12/62,003.78 = 37,359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,926.12x = 62,003.78 × 37,359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,926.12x = 2,316,426,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,426,498.68/44,926.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,560.80

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