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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,795.89, 61,805.51 and 28,889.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,795.89, 61,805.51 and 28,889.47 is: 39,859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,795.89 : 61,805.51 = 28,889.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,795.89/61,805.51 = 28,889.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,795.89x = 61,805.51 × 28,889.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,795.89x = 1,785,528,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,528,282.53/44,795.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,859.20

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