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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,649.92, 61,621.80 and 28,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,649.92, 61,621.80 and 28,532 is: 39,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,649.92 : 61,621.80 = 28,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,649.92/61,621.80 = 28,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,649.92x = 61,621.80 × 28,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,649.92x = 1,758,193,197.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,193,197.60/44,649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,377.30

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