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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,920.32, 61,977.60 and 29,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,920.32, 61,977.60 and 29,005.44 is: 40,019.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,920.32 : 61,977.60 = 29,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,920.32/61,977.60 = 29,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,920.32x = 61,977.60 × 29,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,920.32x = 1,797,687,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,687,558.14/44,920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,019.47

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