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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,224.64, 66,383.12 and 38,993.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,224.64, 66,383.12 and 38,993.66 is: 58,531.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,224.64 : 66,383.12 = 38,993.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,224.64/66,383.12 = 38,993.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,224.64x = 66,383.12 × 38,993.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,224.64x = 2,588,520,576.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,520,576.59/44,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,531.19

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