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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,852.18, 67,272.58 and 28,161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,852.18, 67,272.58 and 28,161.27 is: 42,238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,852.18 : 67,272.58 = 28,161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,852.18/67,272.58 = 28,161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,852.18x = 67,272.58 × 28,161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,852.18x = 1,894,481,165.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,481,165.77/44,852.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,238.33

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