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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,977.28, 62,076.12 and 42,984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,977.28, 62,076.12 and 42,984.32 is: 59,325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,977.28 : 62,076.12 = 42,984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,977.28/62,076.12 = 42,984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,977.28x = 62,076.12 × 42,984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,977.28x = 2,668,299,806.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,299,806.44/44,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,325.50

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