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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,031.60, 60,772.88 and 28,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,031.60, 60,772.88 and 28,113.28 is: 38,802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031.60 : 60,772.88 = 28,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031.60/60,772.88 = 28,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031.60x = 60,772.88 × 28,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031.60x = 1,708,524,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,524,991.85/44,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,802.25

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