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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,158.72, 66,266.88 and 40,599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,158.72, 66,266.88 and 40,599.04 is: 60,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,158.72 : 66,266.88 = 40,599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,158.72/66,266.88 = 40,599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,158.72x = 66,266.88 × 40,599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,158.72x = 2,690,371,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,371,711.80/44,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,925.04

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