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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,275.02, 61,121.67 and 28,158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,275.02, 61,121.67 and 28,158.54 is: 38,872.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,275.02 : 61,121.67 = 28,158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,275.02/61,121.67 = 28,158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,275.02x = 61,121.67 × 28,158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,275.02x = 1,721,096,989.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,096,989.56/44,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,872.87

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