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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,287.42, 61,082.08 and 28,373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,287.42, 61,082.08 and 28,373.35 is: 39,133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,287.42 : 61,082.08 = 28,373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,287.42/61,082.08 = 28,373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,287.42x = 61,082.08 × 28,373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,287.42x = 1,733,103,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,103,234.57/44,287.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,133.08

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