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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,941.29, 61,995.51 and 36,453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,941.29, 61,995.51 and 36,453.30 is: 50,286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,941.29 : 61,995.51 = 36,453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,941.29/61,995.51 = 36,453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,941.29x = 61,995.51 × 36,453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,941.29x = 2,259,940,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,940,924.68/44,941.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,286.52

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