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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,992.32, 62,105.76 and 36,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,992.32, 62,105.76 and 36,594.24 is: 50,513.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,992.32 : 62,105.76 = 36,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,992.32/62,105.76 = 36,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,992.32x = 62,105.76 × 36,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,992.32x = 2,272,713,086.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,713,086.82/44,992.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,513.36

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