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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,316.08, 61,162.68 and 29,206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,316.08, 61,162.68 and 29,206.28 is: 40,308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,316.08 : 61,162.68 = 29,206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,316.08/61,162.68 = 29,206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,316.08x = 61,162.68 × 29,206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,316.08x = 1,786,334,357.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,334,357.63/44,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,308.94

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