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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,206.65, 66,285 and 38,953.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,206.65, 66,285 and 38,953.53 is: 58,408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,206.65 : 66,285 = 38,953.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,206.65/66,285 = 38,953.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,206.65x = 66,285 × 38,953.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,206.65x = 2,582,034,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,034,736.05/44,206.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,408.29

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