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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,906.37, 67,315.55 and 38,257.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,906.37, 67,315.55 and 38,257.89 is: 57,349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,906.37 : 67,315.55 = 38,257.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,906.37/67,315.55 = 38,257.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,906.37x = 67,315.55 × 38,257.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,906.37x = 2,575,350,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,350,715.90/44,906.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,349.34

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