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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,507.52, 66,714.35 and 30,463.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,507.52, 66,714.35 and 30,463.79 is: 45,663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,507.52 : 66,714.35 = 30,463.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,507.52/66,714.35 = 30,463.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,507.52x = 66,714.35 × 30,463.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,507.52x = 2,032,371,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,371,462.50/44,507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,663.55

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