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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,172.42, 60,977.84 and 29,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,172.42, 60,977.84 and 29,073 is: 40,133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,172.42 : 60,977.84 = 29,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,172.42/60,977.84 = 29,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,172.42x = 60,977.84 × 29,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,172.42x = 1,772,808,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,808,742.32/44,172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,133.84

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