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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,220.62, 61,004.74 and 29,875.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,220.62, 61,004.74 and 29,875.84 is: 41,215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,220.62 : 61,004.74 = 29,875.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,220.62/61,004.74 = 29,875.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,220.62x = 61,004.74 × 29,875.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,220.62x = 1,822,567,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,567,851.48/44,220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,215.34

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