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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,207.26, 61,013.92 and 28,291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,207.26, 61,013.92 and 28,291.16 is: 39,046.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,207.26 : 61,013.92 = 28,291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,207.26/61,013.92 = 28,291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,207.26x = 61,013.92 × 28,291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,207.26x = 1,726,154,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,154,572.95/44,207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,046.86

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