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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,310.42, 61,168.77 and 38,236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,310.42, 61,168.77 and 38,236.50 is: 52,783.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,310.42 : 61,168.77 = 38,236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,310.42/61,168.77 = 38,236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,310.42x = 61,168.77 × 38,236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,310.42x = 2,338,879,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,879,674.11/44,310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,783.97

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