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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,729.62, 61,729.90 and 29,596.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,729.62, 61,729.90 and 29,596.19 is: 40,844.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,729.62 : 61,729.90 = 29,596.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,729.62/61,729.90 = 29,596.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,729.62x = 61,729.90 × 29,596.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,729.62x = 1,826,969,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,969,466.44/44,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,844.74

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