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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.98, 66,129.46 and 38,916.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.98, 66,129.46 and 38,916.54 is: 58,116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.98 : 66,129.46 = 38,916.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.98/66,129.46 = 38,916.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.98x = 66,129.46 × 38,916.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.98x = 2,573,529,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,529,775.27/44,281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,116.86

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