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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,157.89, 66,485.44 and 38,926.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,157.89, 66,485.44 and 38,926.51 is: 58,608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,157.89 : 66,485.44 = 38,926.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,157.89/66,485.44 = 38,926.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,157.89x = 66,485.44 × 38,926.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,157.89x = 2,588,046,027.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,046,027.46/44,157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,608.91

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