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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,998.65, 61,952.85 and 37,027.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,998.65, 61,952.85 and 37,027.17 is: 50,977.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,998.65 : 61,952.85 = 37,027.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,998.65/61,952.85 = 37,027.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,998.65x = 61,952.85 × 37,027.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,998.65x = 2,293,938,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,938,708.93/44,998.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,977.95

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