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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.44, 61,101 and 28,362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.44, 61,101 and 28,362.60 is: 39,135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.44 : 61,101 = 28,362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.44/61,101 = 28,362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.44x = 61,101 × 28,362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.44x = 1,732,983,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,983,222.60/44,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,135.66

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