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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,647.92, 61,619.04 and 28,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,647.92, 61,619.04 and 28,530 is: 39,374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,647.92 : 61,619.04 = 28,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,647.92/61,619.04 = 28,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,647.92x = 61,619.04 × 28,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,647.92x = 1,757,991,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,991,211.20/44,647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,374.54

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