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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.17, 61,073.46 and 28,367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.17, 61,073.46 and 28,367.10 is: 39,124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.17 : 61,073.46 = 28,367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.17/61,073.46 = 28,367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.17x = 61,073.46 × 28,367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.17x = 1,732,476,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,476,947.17/44,281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,124.46

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