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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,769.88, 67,421.34 and 38,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,769.88, 67,421.34 and 38,996.20 is: 58,726.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,769.88 : 67,421.34 = 38,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,769.88/67,421.34 = 38,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,769.88x = 67,421.34 × 38,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,769.88x = 2,629,176,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,176,058.91/44,769.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,726.45

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