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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,222.24, 61,052 and 29,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,222.24, 61,052 and 29,158.72 is: 40,255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,222.24 : 61,052 = 29,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,222.24/61,052 = 29,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,222.24x = 61,052 × 29,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,222.24x = 1,780,198,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,198,173.44/44,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,255.72

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