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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,280.61, 66,127.40 and 38,915.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,280.61, 66,127.40 and 38,915.17 is: 58,114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,280.61 : 66,127.40 = 38,915.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,280.61/66,127.40 = 38,915.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,280.61x = 66,127.40 × 38,915.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,280.61x = 2,573,359,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,359,017.59/44,280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,114.81

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