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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,218.20, 66,327.30 and 30,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,218.20, 66,327.30 and 30,221.40 is: 45,332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,218.20 : 66,327.30 = 30,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,218.20/66,327.30 = 30,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,218.20x = 66,327.30 × 30,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,218.20x = 2,004,503,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,503,864.22/44,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,332.10

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