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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,922.80, 62,013.38 and 29,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,922.80, 62,013.38 and 29,015 is: 40,053.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,922.80 : 62,013.38 = 29,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,922.80/62,013.38 = 29,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,922.80x = 62,013.38 × 29,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,922.80x = 1,799,318,220.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,318,220.70/44,922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,053.57

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