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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,272.17, 81,729.59 and 44,173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,272.17, 81,729.59 and 44,173.77 is: 60,910.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,272.17 : 81,729.59 = 44,173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,272.17/81,729.59 = 44,173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,272.17x = 81,729.59 × 44,173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,272.17x = 3,610,303,889.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,303,889.99/59,272.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,910.61

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