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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,930.03, 61,979.99 and 36,442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,930.03, 61,979.99 and 36,442.04 is: 50,270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,930.03 : 61,979.99 = 36,442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,930.03/61,979.99 = 36,442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,930.03x = 61,979.99 × 36,442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,930.03x = 2,258,676,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,676,782.67/44,930.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,270.99

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