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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,007.60, 65,881.80 and 29,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,007.60, 65,881.80 and 29,233.20 is: 43,763.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,007.60 : 65,881.80 = 29,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,007.60/65,881.80 = 29,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,007.60x = 65,881.80 × 29,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,007.60x = 1,925,935,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,935,835.76/44,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,763.71

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