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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,427.78, 66,567.78 and 31,252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,427.78, 66,567.78 and 31,252.50 is: 46,826.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,427.78 : 66,567.78 = 31,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,427.78/66,567.78 = 31,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,427.78x = 66,567.78 × 31,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,427.78x = 2,080,409,544.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,409,544.45/44,427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,826.77

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