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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,311.42, 61,170.15 and 38,237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,311.42, 61,170.15 and 38,237.50 is: 52,785.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,311.42 : 61,170.15 = 38,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,311.42/61,170.15 = 38,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,311.42x = 61,170.15 × 38,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,311.42x = 2,338,993,610.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,993,610.63/44,311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,785.35

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