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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,189.72, 61,004.36 and 29,924.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,189.72, 61,004.36 and 29,924.94 is: 41,311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,189.72 : 61,004.36 = 29,924.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,189.72/61,004.36 = 29,924.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,189.72x = 61,004.36 × 29,924.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,189.72x = 1,825,551,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,551,887.55/44,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,311.69

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