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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,033.69, 60,392.93 and 42,225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,033.69, 60,392.93 and 42,225.32 is: 57,912.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.69 : 60,392.93 = 42,225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.69/60,392.93 = 42,225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.69x = 60,392.93 × 42,225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.69x = 2,550,110,734.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,110,734.84/44,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,912.72

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