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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,838.98, 61,876.89 and 28,081.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,838.98, 61,876.89 and 28,081.22 is: 38,751.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,838.98 : 61,876.89 = 28,081.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,838.98/61,876.89 = 28,081.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,838.98x = 61,876.89 × 28,081.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,838.98x = 1,737,578,561.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,578,561.01/44,838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,751.52

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