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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,790.08, 61,699.56 and 38,395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,790.08, 61,699.56 and 38,395.76 is: 52,891.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,790.08 : 61,699.56 = 38,395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,790.08/61,699.56 = 38,395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,790.08x = 61,699.56 × 38,395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,790.08x = 2,369,001,497.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,001,497.87/44,790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,891.21

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