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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,430.56, 61,360.08 and 38,433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,430.56, 61,360.08 and 38,433.44 is: 53,077.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,430.56 : 61,360.08 = 38,433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,430.56/61,360.08 = 38,433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,430.56x = 61,360.08 × 38,433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,430.56x = 2,358,278,953.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,278,953.08/44,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,077.86

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