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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,169.17, 60,947.94 and 29,860.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,169.17, 60,947.94 and 29,860.14 is: 41,203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,169.17 : 60,947.94 = 29,860.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,169.17/60,947.94 = 29,860.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,169.17x = 60,947.94 × 29,860.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,169.17x = 1,819,914,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,914,361.64/44,169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,203.28

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