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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,566.58, 66,861 and 31,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,566.58, 66,861 and 31,444.58 is: 47,174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,566.58 : 66,861 = 31,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,566.58/66,861 = 31,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,566.58x = 66,861 × 31,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,566.58x = 2,102,416,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,416,063.38/44,566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,174.72

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