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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,385.52, 61,257.91 and 28,254.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,385.52, 61,257.91 and 28,254.47 is: 38,994.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,385.52 : 61,257.91 = 28,254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,385.52/61,257.91 = 28,254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,385.52x = 61,257.91 × 28,254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,385.52x = 1,730,809,697.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,809,697.85/44,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,994.92

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