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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,217.76, 66,229.28 and 28,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,217.76, 66,229.28 and 28,588 is: 42,819.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,217.76 : 66,229.28 = 28,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,217.76/66,229.28 = 28,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,217.76x = 66,229.28 × 28,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,217.76x = 1,893,362,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,362,656.64/44,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,819.05

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