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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,143.56, 60,876.12 and 29,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,143.56, 60,876.12 and 29,049 is: 40,059.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,143.56 : 60,876.12 = 29,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,143.56/60,876.12 = 29,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,143.56x = 60,876.12 × 29,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,143.56x = 1,768,390,409.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,390,409.88/44,143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,059.99

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