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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,368.16, 61,292.83 and 38,389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,368.16, 61,292.83 and 38,389.44 is: 53,033.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,368.16 : 61,292.83 = 38,389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,368.16/61,292.83 = 38,389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,368.16x = 61,292.83 × 38,389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,368.16x = 2,352,997,517.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,997,517.60/44,368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,033.48

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