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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,055.76, 60,771.48 and 28,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,055.76, 60,771.48 and 28,122.24 is: 38,792.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,055.76 : 60,771.48 = 28,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,055.76/60,771.48 = 28,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,055.76x = 60,771.48 × 28,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,055.76x = 1,709,030,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,030,145.72/44,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,792.43

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