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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,237.45, 66,303.59 and 30,838.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,237.45, 66,303.59 and 30,838.02 is: 46,220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,237.45 : 66,303.59 = 30,838.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,237.45/66,303.59 = 30,838.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,237.45x = 66,303.59 × 30,838.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,237.45x = 2,044,671,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,671,280.30/44,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,220.37

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