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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,459.58, 66,615.33 and 31,284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,459.58, 66,615.33 and 31,284.27 is: 46,874.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,459.58 : 66,615.33 = 31,284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,459.58/66,615.33 = 31,284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,459.58x = 66,615.33 × 31,284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,459.58x = 2,084,011,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,011,969.86/44,459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,874.31

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