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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,712.54, 61,727.67 and 31,324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,712.54, 61,727.67 and 31,324.86 is: 43,245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,712.54 : 61,727.67 = 31,324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,712.54/61,727.67 = 31,324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,712.54x = 61,727.67 × 31,324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,712.54x = 1,933,610,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,610,620.88/44,712.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,245.38

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