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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,364.73, 61,250.96 and 28,241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,364.73, 61,250.96 and 28,241.14 is: 38,990.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,364.73 : 61,250.96 = 28,241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,364.73/61,250.96 = 28,241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,364.73x = 61,250.96 × 28,241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,364.73x = 1,729,796,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,796,489.03/44,364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,990.36

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