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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,983.23, 62,049.18 and 36,052.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,983.23, 62,049.18 and 36,052.07 is: 49,729.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,983.23 : 62,049.18 = 36,052.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,983.23/62,049.18 = 36,052.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,983.23x = 62,049.18 × 36,052.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,983.23x = 2,237,001,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,001,380.80/44,983.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,729.67

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