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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,285.42, 61,079.32 and 28,371.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,285.42, 61,079.32 and 28,371.35 is: 39,130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,285.42 : 61,079.32 = 28,371.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,285.42/61,079.32 = 28,371.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,285.42x = 61,079.32 × 28,371.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,285.42x = 1,732,902,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,902,765.48/44,285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,130.32

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