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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,015.79, 66,036.85 and 31,217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,015.79, 66,036.85 and 31,217.63 is: 46,835.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,015.79 : 66,036.85 = 31,217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,015.79/66,036.85 = 31,217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,015.79x = 66,036.85 × 31,217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,015.79x = 2,061,513,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,513,541.44/44,015.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,835.77

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