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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,171.81, 60,979.68 and 34,077.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,171.81, 60,979.68 and 34,077.59 is: 47,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,171.81 : 60,979.68 = 34,077.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,171.81/60,979.68 = 34,077.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,171.81x = 60,979.68 × 34,077.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,171.81x = 2,078,040,533.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,040,533.37/44,171.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,044.50

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