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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,034.21, 65,975.82 and 29,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,034.21, 65,975.82 and 29,581.44 is: 44,321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,034.21 : 65,975.82 = 29,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,034.21/65,975.82 = 29,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,034.21x = 65,975.82 × 29,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,034.21x = 1,951,659,402.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,659,402.44/44,034.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,321.44

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