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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,730, 61,740.36 and 29,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,730, 61,740.36 and 29,826 is: 41,168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,730 : 61,740.36 = 29,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,730/61,740.36 = 29,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,730x = 61,740.36 × 29,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,730x = 1,841,467,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,467,977.36/44,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,168.52

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