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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,377.56, 61,226.28 and 29,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,377.56, 61,226.28 and 29,277.72 is: 40,393.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,377.56 : 61,226.28 = 29,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,377.56/61,226.28 = 29,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,377.56x = 61,226.28 × 29,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,377.56x = 1,792,565,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,565,882.48/44,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,393.52

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