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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,242, 61,067.30 and 30,103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,242, 61,067.30 and 30,103.05 is: 41,551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,242 : 61,067.30 = 30,103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,242/61,067.30 = 30,103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,242x = 61,067.30 × 30,103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,242x = 1,838,311,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,311,985.27/44,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,551.29

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