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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,275.28, 66,422.50 and 20,565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,275.28, 66,422.50 and 20,565.50 is: 30,852.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,275.28 : 66,422.50 = 20,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,275.28/66,422.50 = 20,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,275.28x = 66,422.50 × 20,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,275.28x = 1,366,011,540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,011,540.22/44,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,852.69

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