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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,462.09, 61,329.62 and 31,028.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,462.09, 61,329.62 and 31,028.45 is: 42,799.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,462.09 : 61,329.62 = 31,028.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,462.09/61,329.62 = 31,028.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,462.09x = 61,329.62 × 31,028.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,462.09x = 1,902,962,818.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,962,818.61/44,462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,799.67

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