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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,462.83, 66,620.20 and 31,287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,462.83, 66,620.20 and 31,287.52 is: 46,879.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,462.83 : 66,620.20 = 31,287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,462.83/66,620.20 = 31,287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,462.83x = 66,620.20 × 31,287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,462.83x = 2,084,380,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,380,839.90/44,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,879.18

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