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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,524.29, 61,366.64 and 38,823.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,524.29, 61,366.64 and 38,823.51 is: 53,509.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,524.29 : 61,366.64 = 38,823.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,524.29/61,366.64 = 38,823.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,524.29x = 61,366.64 × 38,823.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,524.29x = 2,382,468,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,468,167.59/44,524.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,509.40

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