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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,974.50, 62,007.12 and 36,878.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,974.50, 62,007.12 and 36,878.33 is: 50,844.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,974.50 : 62,007.12 = 36,878.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,974.50/62,007.12 = 36,878.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,974.50x = 62,007.12 × 36,878.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,974.50x = 2,286,718,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,718,723.67/44,974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,844.78

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