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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,280.67, 66,127.50 and 38,915.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,280.67, 66,127.50 and 38,915.23 is: 58,114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,280.67 : 66,127.50 = 38,915.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,280.67/66,127.50 = 38,915.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,280.67x = 66,127.50 × 38,915.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,280.67x = 2,573,366,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,366,871.83/44,280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,114.90

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