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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,308.91, 61,111.72 and 28,394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,308.91, 61,111.72 and 28,394.84 is: 39,162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,308.91 : 61,111.72 = 28,394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,308.91/61,111.72 = 28,394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,308.91x = 61,111.72 × 28,394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,308.91x = 1,735,257,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,257,511.52/44,308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,162.72

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