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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,164.46, 60,951.71 and 38,663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,164.46, 60,951.71 and 38,663.22 is: 53,359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,164.46 : 60,951.71 = 38,663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,164.46/60,951.71 = 38,663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,164.46x = 60,951.71 × 38,663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,164.46x = 2,356,589,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,589,179.79/44,164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,359.41

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