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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,007.42, 65,901.77 and 30,797.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,007.42, 65,901.77 and 30,797.98 is: 46,120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,007.42 : 65,901.77 = 30,797.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,007.42/65,901.77 = 30,797.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,007.42x = 65,901.77 × 30,797.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,007.42x = 2,029,641,394.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,641,394.42/44,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,120.44

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