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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,649.70, 66,881.40 and 20,977.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,649.70, 66,881.40 and 20,977.45 is: 31,422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,649.70 : 66,881.40 = 20,977.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,649.70/66,881.40 = 20,977.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,649.70x = 66,881.40 × 20,977.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,649.70x = 1,403,001,224.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,001,224.43/44,649.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,422.41

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