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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,718.43, 66,982.87 and 30,612.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,718.43, 66,982.87 and 30,612.28 is: 45,853.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,718.43 : 66,982.87 = 30,612.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,718.43/66,982.87 = 30,612.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,718.43x = 66,982.87 × 30,612.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,718.43x = 2,050,498,371.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,498,371.64/44,718.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,853.54

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