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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,235.29, 66,419.49 and 38,062.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,235.29, 66,419.49 and 38,062.55 is: 57,151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,235.29 : 66,419.49 = 38,062.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,235.29/66,419.49 = 38,062.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,235.29x = 66,419.49 × 38,062.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,235.29x = 2,528,095,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,095,159.10/44,235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,151.09

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