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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,711.98, 61,708.36 and 28,842.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,711.98, 61,708.36 and 28,842.56 is: 39,806.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,711.98 : 61,708.36 = 28,842.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,711.98/61,708.36 = 28,842.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,711.98x = 61,708.36 × 28,842.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,711.98x = 1,779,827,075.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,827,075.80/44,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,806.49

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