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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,901.79, 67,476 and 41,976.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,901.79, 67,476 and 41,976.34 is: 63,079.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,901.79 : 67,476 = 41,976.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,901.79/67,476 = 41,976.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,901.79x = 67,476 × 41,976.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,901.79x = 2,832,395,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,395,517.84/44,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,079.79

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