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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,663.68, 61,638.99 and 29,530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,663.68, 61,638.99 and 29,530.03 is: 40,753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,663.68 : 61,638.99 = 29,530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,663.68/61,638.99 = 29,530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,663.68x = 61,638.99 × 29,530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,663.68x = 1,820,201,223.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,201,223.87/44,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,753.50

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