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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,213.76, 61,055.51 and 28,086.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,213.76, 61,055.51 and 28,086.27 is: 38,784.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,213.76 : 61,055.51 = 28,086.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,213.76/61,055.51 = 28,086.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,213.76x = 61,055.51 × 28,086.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,213.76x = 1,714,821,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,821,322.87/44,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,784.79

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