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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,726.63, 61,657.70 and 31,256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,726.63, 61,657.70 and 31,256.06 is: 43,087.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,726.63 : 61,657.70 = 31,256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,726.63/61,657.70 = 31,256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,726.63x = 61,657.70 × 31,256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,726.63x = 1,927,176,306.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,176,306.09/44,726.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,087.90

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