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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,253.36, 61,009.90 and 42,877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,253.36, 61,009.90 and 42,877.44 is: 59,112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,253.36 : 61,009.90 = 42,877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,253.36/61,009.90 = 42,877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,253.36x = 61,009.90 × 42,877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,253.36x = 2,615,948,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,948,326.66/44,253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,112.99

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