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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,697.84, 61,689.24 and 29,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,697.84, 61,689.24 and 29,819.76 is: 41,155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,697.84 : 61,689.24 = 29,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,697.84/61,689.24 = 29,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,697.84x = 61,689.24 × 29,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,697.84x = 1,839,558,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,558,331.38/44,697.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,155.42

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