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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,106.48, 66,159.72 and 31,017.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,106.48, 66,159.72 and 31,017.42 is: 46,526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,106.48 : 66,159.72 = 31,017.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,106.48/66,159.72 = 31,017.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,106.48x = 66,159.72 × 31,017.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,106.48x = 2,052,103,822.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,103,822.32/44,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,526.13

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