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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,423.26, 61,285.76 and 31,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,423.26, 61,285.76 and 31,002.30 is: 42,770.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,423.26 : 61,285.76 = 31,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,423.26/61,285.76 = 31,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,423.26x = 61,285.76 × 31,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,423.26x = 1,899,999,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,999,517.25/44,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,770.38

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