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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,711.93, 61,660.16 and 29,371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,711.93, 61,660.16 and 29,371.39 is: 40,504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,711.93 : 61,660.16 = 29,371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,711.93/61,660.16 = 29,371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,711.93x = 61,660.16 × 29,371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,711.93x = 1,811,044,526.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,044,526.10/44,711.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,504.73

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