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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,712, 61,715.52 and 29,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,712, 61,715.52 and 29,808 is: 41,143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,712 : 61,715.52 = 29,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,712/61,715.52 = 29,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,712x = 61,715.52 × 29,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,712x = 1,839,616,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,616,220.16/44,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,143.68

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