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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,221.92, 66,263.40 and 30,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,221.92, 66,263.40 and 30,881.76 is: 46,274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,221.92 : 66,263.40 = 30,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,221.92/66,263.40 = 30,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,221.92x = 66,263.40 × 30,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,221.92x = 2,046,330,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,330,415.58/44,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,274.12

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