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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,015.44, 65,855.49 and 38,708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,015.44, 65,855.49 and 38,708.32 is: 57,915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,015.44 : 65,855.49 = 38,708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,015.44/65,855.49 = 38,708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,015.44x = 65,855.49 × 38,708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,015.44x = 2,549,155,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,155,380.68/44,015.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,915.03

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