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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,287.65, 61,103.84 and 28,344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,287.65, 61,103.84 and 28,344.42 is: 39,106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,287.65 : 61,103.84 = 28,344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,287.65/61,103.84 = 28,344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,287.65x = 61,103.84 × 28,344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,287.65x = 1,731,952,762.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,952,762.85/44,287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,106.90

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