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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,285.55, 66,134.78 and 38,920.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,285.55, 66,134.78 and 38,920.11 is: 58,122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,285.55 : 66,134.78 = 38,920.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,285.55/66,134.78 = 38,920.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,285.55x = 66,134.78 × 38,920.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,285.55x = 2,573,972,912.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,972,912.43/44,285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,122.18

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