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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,427.18, 66,651.69 and 31,305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,427.18, 66,651.69 and 31,305.18 is: 46,965.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,427.18 : 66,651.69 = 31,305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,427.18/66,651.69 = 31,305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,427.18x = 66,651.69 × 31,305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,427.18x = 2,086,543,152.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,543,152.75/44,427.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,965.46

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