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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,727.63, 61,659.08 and 31,257.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,727.63, 61,659.08 and 31,257.06 is: 43,089.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,727.63 : 61,659.08 = 31,257.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,727.63/61,659.08 = 31,257.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,727.63x = 61,659.08 × 31,257.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,727.63x = 1,927,281,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,281,098.52/44,727.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,089.28

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