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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,031.24, 66,057.66 and 20,630.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,031.24, 66,057.66 and 20,630.34 is: 30,950.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031.24 : 66,057.66 = 20,630.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031.24/66,057.66 = 20,630.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031.24x = 66,057.66 × 20,630.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031.24x = 1,362,791,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,791,985.40/44,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,950.57

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