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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,661.72, 61,674.66 and 28,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,661.72, 61,674.66 and 28,773.72 is: 39,734.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,661.72 : 61,674.66 = 28,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,661.72/61,674.66 = 28,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,661.72x = 61,674.66 × 28,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,661.72x = 1,774,609,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,609,397.94/44,661.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,734.46

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