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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,290.36, 66,747.39 and 40,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,290.36, 66,747.39 and 40,079.28 is: 60,401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,290.36 : 66,747.39 = 40,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,290.36/66,747.39 = 40,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,290.36x = 66,747.39 × 40,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,290.36x = 2,675,187,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,187,470.80/44,290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,401.13

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