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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,441.55, 66,588.51 and 31,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,441.55, 66,588.51 and 31,266.24 is: 46,847.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,441.55 : 66,588.51 = 31,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,441.55/66,588.51 = 31,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,441.55x = 66,588.51 × 31,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,441.55x = 2,081,972,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,972,334.90/44,441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,847.43

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