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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,788.70, 61,776.64 and 38,027.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,788.70, 61,776.64 and 38,027.69 is: 52,451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,788.70 : 61,776.64 = 38,027.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,788.70/61,776.64 = 38,027.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,788.70x = 61,776.64 × 38,027.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,788.70x = 2,349,222,915.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,222,915.16/44,788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,451.24

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