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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,278.92, 61,070.36 and 28,364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,278.92, 61,070.36 and 28,364.85 is: 39,121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,278.92 : 61,070.36 = 28,364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,278.92/61,070.36 = 28,364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,278.92x = 61,070.36 × 28,364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,278.92x = 1,732,251,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,251,459.02/44,278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,121.36

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