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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,168.47, 66,492.99 and 40,244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,168.47, 66,492.99 and 40,244.98 is: 60,586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,168.47 : 66,492.99 = 40,244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,168.47/66,492.99 = 40,244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,168.47x = 66,492.99 × 40,244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,168.47x = 2,676,008,519.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,008,519.00/44,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,586.40

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