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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,174.06, 60,982.78 and 34,079.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,174.06, 60,982.78 and 34,079.84 is: 47,047.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,174.06 : 60,982.78 = 34,079.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,174.06/60,982.78 = 34,079.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,174.06x = 60,982.78 × 34,079.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,174.06x = 2,078,283,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,283,385.16/44,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,047.60

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