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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,936.24, 67,262.20 and 28,238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,936.24, 67,262.20 and 28,238.49 is: 42,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,936.24 : 67,262.20 = 28,238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,936.24/67,262.20 = 28,238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,936.24x = 67,262.20 × 28,238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,936.24x = 1,899,382,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,382,891.48/44,936.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,268.40

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