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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,179.02, 61,003.84 and 40,973.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,179.02, 61,003.84 and 40,973.65 is: 56,577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,179.02 : 61,003.84 = 40,973.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,179.02/61,003.84 = 40,973.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,179.02x = 61,003.84 × 40,973.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,179.02x = 2,499,549,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,549,631.44/44,179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,577.75

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