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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,207.65, 66,286.50 and 38,954.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,207.65, 66,286.50 and 38,954.53 is: 58,409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,207.65 : 66,286.50 = 38,954.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,207.65/66,286.50 = 38,954.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,207.65x = 66,286.50 × 38,954.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,207.65x = 2,582,159,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,159,452.85/44,207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,409.79

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