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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,366.73, 61,253.72 and 28,243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,366.73, 61,253.72 and 28,243.14 is: 38,993.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,366.73 : 61,253.72 = 28,243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,366.73/61,253.72 = 28,243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,366.73x = 61,253.72 × 28,243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,366.73x = 1,729,996,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,996,942.00/44,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,993.12

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