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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,676.30, 61,609.94 and 30,172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,676.30, 61,609.94 and 30,172.38 is: 41,608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,676.30 : 61,609.94 = 30,172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,676.30/61,609.94 = 30,172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,676.30x = 61,609.94 × 30,172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,676.30x = 1,858,918,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,918,521.46/44,676.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,608.61

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