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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,607.12, 61,503.96 and 38,546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,607.12, 61,503.96 and 38,546.52 is: 53,147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,607.12 : 61,503.96 = 38,546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,607.12/61,503.96 = 38,546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,607.12x = 61,503.96 × 38,546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,607.12x = 2,370,763,624.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,763,624.22/44,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,147.65

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