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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,789.70, 61,778.02 and 38,028.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,789.70, 61,778.02 and 38,028.69 is: 52,452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,789.70 : 61,778.02 = 38,028.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,789.70/61,778.02 = 38,028.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,789.70x = 61,778.02 × 38,028.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,789.70x = 2,349,337,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,337,171.39/44,789.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,452.62

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