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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,898, 61,927.20 and 38,136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,898, 61,927.20 and 38,136.72 is: 52,601.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,898 : 61,927.20 = 38,136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,898/61,927.20 = 38,136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,898x = 61,927.20 × 38,136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,898x = 2,361,700,286.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,700,286.78/44,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,601.46

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