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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,338.29, 61,187.72 and 34,789.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,338.29, 61,187.72 and 34,789.62 is: 48,010.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,338.29 : 61,187.72 = 34,789.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,338.29/61,187.72 = 34,789.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,338.29x = 61,187.72 × 34,789.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,338.29x = 2,128,697,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,697,353.52/44,338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,010.36

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