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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.54, 61,638.13 and 43,309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.54, 61,638.13 and 43,309.36 is: 59,333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.54 : 61,638.13 = 43,309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.54/61,638.13 = 43,309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.54x = 61,638.13 × 43,309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.54x = 2,669,507,961.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,507,961.90/44,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,333.55

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