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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,974.38, 62,006.94 and 36,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,974.38, 62,006.94 and 36,878.20 is: 50,844.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,974.38 : 62,006.94 = 36,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,974.38/62,006.94 = 36,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,974.38x = 62,006.94 × 36,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,974.38x = 2,286,704,334.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,704,334.71/44,974.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,844.60

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