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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,965.60, 61,994.88 and 36,869.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,965.60, 61,994.88 and 36,869.45 is: 50,832.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,965.60 : 61,994.88 = 36,869.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,965.60/61,994.88 = 36,869.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,965.60x = 61,994.88 × 36,869.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,965.60x = 2,285,717,220.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,717,220.59/44,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,832.57

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