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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,257.14, 66,427.38 and 29,476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,257.14, 66,427.38 and 29,476.44 is: 44,242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,257.14 : 66,427.38 = 29,476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,257.14/66,427.38 = 29,476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,257.14x = 66,427.38 × 29,476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,257.14x = 1,958,042,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,042,680.93/44,257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,242.41

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