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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,017.02, 65,867.82 and 38,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,017.02, 65,867.82 and 38,114.28 is: 57,034.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,017.02 : 65,867.82 = 38,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,017.02/65,867.82 = 38,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,017.02x = 65,867.82 × 38,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,017.02x = 2,510,504,534.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,504,534.47/44,017.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,034.86

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