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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,977.78, 80,047.71 and 44,524.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,977.78, 80,047.71 and 44,524.89 is: 61,473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,977.78 : 80,047.71 = 44,524.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,977.78/80,047.71 = 44,524.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,977.78x = 80,047.71 × 44,524.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,977.78x = 3,564,115,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,115,482.50/57,977.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,473.82

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