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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,211.38, 61,017.87 and 28,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,211.38, 61,017.87 and 28,329.66 is: 39,098.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,211.38 : 61,017.87 = 28,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,211.38/61,017.87 = 28,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,211.38x = 61,017.87 × 28,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,211.38x = 1,728,615,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,615,617.26/44,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,098.89

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