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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,145.03, 60,860.52 and 29,973.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,145.03, 60,860.52 and 29,973.27 is: 41,322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,145.03 : 60,860.52 = 29,973.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,145.03/60,860.52 = 29,973.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,145.03x = 60,860.52 × 29,973.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,145.03x = 1,824,188,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,188,798.30/44,145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,322.63

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