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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,362.96, 61,207.62 and 28,419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,362.96, 61,207.62 and 28,419.64 is: 39,210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,362.96 : 61,207.62 = 28,419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,362.96/61,207.62 = 28,419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,362.96x = 61,207.62 × 28,419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,362.96x = 1,739,498,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,498,525.66/44,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,210.61

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