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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,009.60, 66,014.40 and 38,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,009.60, 66,014.40 and 38,998.40 is: 58,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,009.60 : 66,014.40 = 38,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,009.60/66,014.40 = 38,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,009.60x = 66,014.40 × 38,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,009.60x = 2,574,455,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,455,976.96/44,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,497.60

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