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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,873.72, 61,916.64 and 28,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,873.72, 61,916.64 and 28,097 is: 38,768.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,873.72 : 61,916.64 = 28,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,873.72/61,916.64 = 28,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,873.72x = 61,916.64 × 28,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,873.72x = 1,739,671,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,671,834.08/44,873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,768.17

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