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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,229.20, 66,343.80 and 30,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,229.20, 66,343.80 and 30,232.40 is: 45,348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,229.20 : 66,343.80 = 30,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,229.20/66,343.80 = 30,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,229.20x = 66,343.80 × 30,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,229.20x = 2,005,732,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,732,299.12/44,229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,348.60

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