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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,349, 109,501.62 and 44,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79,349, 109,501.62 and 44,021 is: 60,748.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79,349 : 109,501.62 = 44,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79,349/109,501.62 = 44,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79,349x = 109,501.62 × 44,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79,349x = 4,820,370,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,370,814.02/79,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,748.98

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