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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,086.26, 60,658.83 and 38,098.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,086.26, 60,658.83 and 38,098.74 is: 52,420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,086.26 : 60,658.83 = 38,098.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,086.26/60,658.83 = 38,098.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,086.26x = 60,658.83 × 38,098.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,086.26x = 2,311,024,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,024,992.87/44,086.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,420.53

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