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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,356.48, 61,056.57 and 38,681.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,356.48, 61,056.57 and 38,681.21 is: 53,244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,356.48 : 61,056.57 = 38,681.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,356.48/61,056.57 = 38,681.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,356.48x = 61,056.57 × 38,681.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,356.48x = 2,361,742,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,742,255.75/44,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,244.58

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