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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,306.78, 61,108.80 and 28,392.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,306.78, 61,108.80 and 28,392.71 is: 39,159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,306.78 : 61,108.80 = 28,392.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,306.78/61,108.80 = 28,392.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,306.78x = 61,108.80 × 28,392.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,306.78x = 1,735,044,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,044,436.85/44,306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,159.80

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