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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,333.97, 61,171.92 and 28,207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,333.97, 61,171.92 and 28,207.68 is: 38,920.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,333.97 : 61,171.92 = 28,207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,333.97/61,171.92 = 28,207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,333.97x = 61,171.92 × 28,207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,333.97x = 1,725,517,944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,517,944.35/44,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,920.90

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