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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,168, 60,974.40 and 34,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,168, 60,974.40 and 34,073.76 is: 47,039.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,168 : 60,974.40 = 34,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,168/60,974.40 = 34,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,168x = 60,974.40 × 34,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,168x = 2,077,627,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,627,071.74/44,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,039.19

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