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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,138.79, 60,940.84 and 33,911.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,138.79, 60,940.84 and 33,911.60 is: 46,820.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,138.79 : 60,940.84 = 33,911.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,138.79/60,940.84 = 33,911.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,138.79x = 60,940.84 × 33,911.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,138.79x = 2,066,601,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,601,389.74/44,138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,820.53

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