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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,231.54, 60,968.39 and 29,886.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,231.54, 60,968.39 and 29,886.89 is: 41,195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,231.54 : 60,968.39 = 29,886.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,231.54/60,968.39 = 29,886.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,231.54x = 60,968.39 × 29,886.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,231.54x = 1,822,155,111.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,155,111.13/44,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,195.84

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