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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,311.53, 61,159.84 and 28,175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,311.53, 61,159.84 and 28,175.73 is: 38,888.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,311.53 : 61,159.84 = 28,175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,311.53/61,159.84 = 28,175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,311.53x = 61,159.84 × 28,175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,311.53x = 1,723,223,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,223,138.68/44,311.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,888.82

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