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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,838, 61,893.36 and 35,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,838, 61,893.36 and 35,252.88 is: 48,662.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,838 : 61,893.36 = 35,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,838/61,893.36 = 35,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,838x = 61,893.36 × 35,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,838x = 2,181,919,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,919,192.88/44,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,662.28

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