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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,367.52, 61,237.20 and 30,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,367.52, 61,237.20 and 30,226 is: 41,718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,367.52 : 61,237.20 = 30,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,367.52/61,237.20 = 30,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,367.52x = 61,237.20 × 30,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,367.52x = 1,850,955,607.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,955,607.20/44,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,718.71

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