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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,404.09, 66,282.21 and 38,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,404.09, 66,282.21 and 38,799 is: 57,915.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,404.09 : 66,282.21 = 38,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,404.09/66,282.21 = 38,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,404.09x = 66,282.21 × 38,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,404.09x = 2,571,683,465.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,683,465.79/44,404.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,915.47

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