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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,838.16, 61,821.84 and 28,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,838.16, 61,821.84 and 28,042 is: 38,663.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,838.16 : 61,821.84 = 28,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,838.16/61,821.84 = 28,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,838.16x = 61,821.84 × 28,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,838.16x = 1,733,608,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,608,037.28/44,838.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,663.67

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