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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,247.92, 61,022.04 and 29,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,247.92, 61,022.04 and 29,318 is: 40,432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,247.92 : 61,022.04 = 29,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,247.92/61,022.04 = 29,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,247.92x = 61,022.04 × 29,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,247.92x = 1,789,044,168.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,044,168.72/44,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,432.28

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