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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,413.76, 61,285.09 and 28,519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,413.76, 61,285.09 and 28,519.74 is: 39,353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,413.76 : 61,285.09 = 28,519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,413.76/61,285.09 = 28,519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,413.76x = 61,285.09 × 28,519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,413.76x = 1,747,834,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,834,832.68/44,413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,353.45

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