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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,131.06, 82,912.96 and 44,975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,131.06, 82,912.96 and 44,975.14 is: 62,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,131.06 : 82,912.96 = 44,975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,131.06/82,912.96 = 44,975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,131.06x = 82,912.96 × 44,975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,131.06x = 3,729,021,983.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,021,983.81/60,131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,014.91

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