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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,660.31, 66,991.88 and 22,461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,660.31, 66,991.88 and 22,461.56 is: 33,693.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,660.31 : 66,991.88 = 22,461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,660.31/66,991.88 = 22,461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,660.31x = 66,991.88 × 22,461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,660.31x = 1,504,742,132.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,742,132.13/44,660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,693.05

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