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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,326.16, 61,051.20 and 38,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,326.16, 61,051.20 and 38,358.08 is: 52,831.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,326.16 : 61,051.20 = 38,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,326.16/61,051.20 = 38,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,326.16x = 61,051.20 × 38,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,326.16x = 2,341,806,813.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,806,813.70/44,326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,831.26

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