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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,057.13, 60,826.36 and 30,283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,057.13, 60,826.36 and 30,283.17 is: 41,809.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,057.13 : 60,826.36 = 30,283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,057.13/60,826.36 = 30,283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,057.13x = 60,826.36 × 30,283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,057.13x = 1,842,015,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,015,000.36/44,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,809.69

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