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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,615.61, 66,791.93 and 39,079.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,615.61, 66,791.93 and 39,079.77 is: 58,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,615.61 : 66,791.93 = 39,079.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,615.61/66,791.93 = 39,079.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,615.61x = 66,791.93 × 39,079.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,615.61x = 2,610,213,359.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,213,359.96/44,615.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,504.48

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