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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,675.79, 61,609.26 and 30,171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,675.79, 61,609.26 and 30,171.87 is: 41,607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,675.79 : 61,609.26 = 30,171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,675.79/61,609.26 = 30,171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,675.79x = 61,609.26 × 30,171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,675.79x = 1,858,866,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,866,583.52/44,675.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,607.92

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