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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,031.99, 60,770.82 and 28,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,031.99, 60,770.82 and 28,127.04 is: 38,819.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031.99 : 60,770.82 = 28,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031.99/60,770.82 = 28,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031.99x = 60,770.82 × 28,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031.99x = 1,709,303,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,303,284.97/44,031.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,819.58

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