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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,864.91, 61,940.15 and 39,883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,864.91, 61,940.15 and 39,883.14 is: 55,062.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,864.91 : 61,940.15 = 39,883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,864.91/61,940.15 = 39,883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,864.91x = 61,940.15 × 39,883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,864.91x = 2,470,367,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,367,474.66/44,864.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,062.35

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