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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,251.28, 61,019.88 and 28,336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,251.28, 61,019.88 and 28,336.40 is: 39,074.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,251.28 : 61,019.88 = 28,336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,251.28/61,019.88 = 28,336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,251.28x = 61,019.88 × 28,336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,251.28x = 1,729,083,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,083,727.63/44,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,074.21

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