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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,977.18, 62,042.49 and 29,061.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,977.18, 62,042.49 and 29,061.63 is: 40,088.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,977.18 : 62,042.49 = 29,061.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,977.18/62,042.49 = 29,061.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,977.18x = 62,042.49 × 29,061.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,977.18x = 1,803,055,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,055,660.90/44,977.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,088.23

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