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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,241, 61,065.92 and 30,102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,241, 61,065.92 and 30,102.05 is: 41,549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,241 : 61,065.92 = 30,102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,241/61,065.92 = 30,102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,241x = 61,065.92 × 30,102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,241x = 1,838,209,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,209,147.06/44,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,549.90

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