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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,315.12, 61,176.36 and 28,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,315.12, 61,176.36 and 28,423.28 is: 39,237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,315.12 : 61,176.36 = 28,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,315.12/61,176.36 = 28,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,315.12x = 61,176.36 × 28,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,315.12x = 1,738,832,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,832,809.66/44,315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,237.91

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