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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,995.82, 129,030.69 and 44,471.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,995.82, 129,030.69 and 44,471.98 is: 66,727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,995.82 : 129,030.69 = 44,471.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,995.82/129,030.69 = 44,471.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,995.82x = 129,030.69 × 44,471.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,995.82x = 5,738,250,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738,250,265.07/85,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,727.08

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