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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,258.46, 66,353.12 and 30,183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,258.46, 66,353.12 and 30,183.59 is: 45,251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,258.46 : 66,353.12 = 30,183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,258.46/66,353.12 = 30,183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,258.46x = 66,353.12 × 30,183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,258.46x = 2,002,775,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,775,369.30/44,258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,251.81

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