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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,424.54, 66,312.69 and 38,819.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,424.54, 66,312.69 and 38,819.40 is: 57,945.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,424.54 : 66,312.69 = 38,819.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,424.54/66,312.69 = 38,819.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,424.54x = 66,312.69 × 38,819.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,424.54x = 2,574,218,838.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,218,838.19/44,424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,945.87

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