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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,439.04, 61,248.99 and 38,738.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,439.04, 61,248.99 and 38,738.26 is: 53,391.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,439.04 : 61,248.99 = 38,738.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,439.04/61,248.99 = 38,738.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,439.04x = 61,248.99 × 38,738.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,439.04x = 2,372,679,299.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,679,299.36/44,439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,391.78

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