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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,317.63, 61,147.44 and 28,423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,317.63, 61,147.44 and 28,423.61 is: 39,217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,317.63 : 61,147.44 = 28,423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,317.63/61,147.44 = 28,423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,317.63x = 61,147.44 × 28,423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,317.63x = 1,738,030,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,030,910.62/44,317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,217.59

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