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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,252.90, 61,109.52 and 28,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,252.90, 61,109.52 and 28,125.44 is: 38,838.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,252.90 : 61,109.52 = 28,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,252.90/61,109.52 = 28,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,252.90x = 61,109.52 × 28,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,252.90x = 1,718,732,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,732,138.19/44,252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,838.86

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