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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,858.28, 67,346.94 and 38,326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,858.28, 67,346.94 and 38,326.44 is: 57,540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,858.28 : 67,346.94 = 38,326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,858.28/67,346.94 = 38,326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,858.28x = 67,346.94 × 38,326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,858.28x = 2,581,168,455.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,168,455.09/44,858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,540.51

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