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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,284.08, 66,493.20 and 38,111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,284.08, 66,493.20 and 38,111.76 is: 57,225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,284.08 : 66,493.20 = 38,111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,284.08/66,493.20 = 38,111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,284.08x = 66,493.20 × 38,111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,284.08x = 2,534,172,880.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,172,880.03/44,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,225.37

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