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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,224.26, 66,382.56 and 38,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,224.26, 66,382.56 and 38,993.28 is: 58,530.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,224.26 : 66,382.56 = 38,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,224.26/66,382.56 = 38,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,224.26x = 66,382.56 × 38,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,224.26x = 2,588,473,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,473,749.20/44,224.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,530.63

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