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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,242.61, 60,995.09 and 42,866.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,242.61, 60,995.09 and 42,866.69 is: 59,098.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,242.61 : 60,995.09 = 42,866.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,242.61/60,995.09 = 42,866.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,242.61x = 60,995.09 × 42,866.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,242.61x = 2,614,657,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,657,416.74/44,242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,098.18

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