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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,140.23, 60,871.77 and 28,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,140.23, 60,871.77 and 28,197 is: 38,885.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,140.23 : 60,871.77 = 28,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,140.23/60,871.77 = 28,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,140.23x = 60,871.77 × 28,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,140.23x = 1,716,401,298.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,401,298.69/44,140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,885.19

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