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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,058.72, 60,675.84 and 38,751.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,058.72, 60,675.84 and 38,751.84 is: 53,367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,058.72 : 60,675.84 = 38,751.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,058.72/60,675.84 = 38,751.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,058.72x = 60,675.84 × 38,751.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,058.72x = 2,351,300,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,300,443.55/44,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,367.43

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