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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,406.09, 66,285.19 and 38,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,406.09, 66,285.19 and 38,801 is: 57,918.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,406.09 : 66,285.19 = 38,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,406.09/66,285.19 = 38,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,406.09x = 66,285.19 × 38,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,406.09x = 2,571,931,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,931,657.19/44,406.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,918.44

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