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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,215.83, 66,396.15 and 29,042.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,215.83, 66,396.15 and 29,042.91 is: 43,611.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,215.83 : 66,396.15 = 29,042.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,215.83/66,396.15 = 29,042.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,215.83x = 66,396.15 × 29,042.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,215.83x = 1,928,337,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,337,408.80/44,215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,611.92

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