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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,041.44, 96,639.96 and 44,924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,041.44, 96,639.96 and 44,924.96 is: 61,985.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,041.44 : 96,639.96 = 44,924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,041.44/96,639.96 = 44,924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,041.44x = 96,639.96 × 44,924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,041.44x = 4,341,546,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,546,337.40/70,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,985.40

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