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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,317.92, 61,127.16 and 42,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,317.92, 61,127.16 and 42,853.44 is: 59,107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,317.92 : 61,127.16 = 42,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,317.92/61,127.16 = 42,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,317.92x = 61,127.16 × 42,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,317.92x = 2,619,509,083.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,509,083.43/44,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,107.22

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