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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,718, 61,723.80 and 29,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,718, 61,723.80 and 29,814 is: 41,151.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,718 : 61,723.80 = 29,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,718/61,723.80 = 29,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,718x = 61,723.80 × 29,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,718x = 1,840,233,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,233,373.20/44,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,151.96

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