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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,423.54, 66,311.20 and 38,818.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,423.54, 66,311.20 and 38,818.40 is: 57,944.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,423.54 : 66,311.20 = 38,818.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,423.54/66,311.20 = 38,818.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,423.54x = 66,311.20 × 38,818.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,423.54x = 2,574,094,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,094,686.08/44,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,944.38

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