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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,292.30, 66,144.83 and 38,926.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,292.30, 66,144.83 and 38,926.86 is: 58,132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,292.30 : 66,144.83 = 38,926.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,292.30/66,144.83 = 38,926.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,292.30x = 66,144.83 × 38,926.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,292.30x = 2,574,810,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,810,537.13/44,292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,132.24

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