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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,922, 61,543.08 and 43,239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,922, 61,543.08 and 43,239.64 is: 59,238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,922 : 61,543.08 = 43,239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,922/61,543.08 = 43,239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,922x = 61,543.08 × 43,239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,922x = 2,661,100,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,100,623.69/44,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,238.25

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