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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,251.46, 66,342.63 and 30,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,251.46, 66,342.63 and 30,176.60 is: 45,241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,251.46 : 66,342.63 = 30,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,251.46/66,342.63 = 30,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,251.46x = 66,342.63 × 30,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,251.46x = 2,001,994,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,994,676.74/44,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,241.33

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