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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,137.06, 82,921.22 and 44,981.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,137.06, 82,921.22 and 44,981.16 is: 62,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,137.06 : 82,921.22 = 44,981.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,137.06/82,921.22 = 44,981.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,137.06x = 82,921.22 × 44,981.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,137.06x = 3,729,892,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,892,664.22/60,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,023.20

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