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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,271.12, 61,407.02 and 42,675.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,271.12, 61,407.02 and 42,675.22 is: 59,193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,271.12 : 61,407.02 = 42,675.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,271.12/61,407.02 = 42,675.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,271.12x = 61,407.02 × 42,675.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,271.12x = 2,620,557,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,557,781.01/44,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,193.39

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