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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,187.40, 66,281.10 and 30,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,187.40, 66,281.10 and 30,190.60 is: 45,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,187.40 : 66,281.10 = 30,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,187.40/66,281.10 = 30,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,187.40x = 66,281.10 × 30,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,187.40x = 2,001,066,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,066,177.66/44,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,285.90

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