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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,731.35, 61,664.11 and 31,260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,731.35, 61,664.11 and 31,260.74 is: 43,094.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,731.35 : 61,664.11 = 31,260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,731.35/61,664.11 = 31,260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,731.35x = 61,664.11 × 31,260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,731.35x = 1,927,665,786.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,665,786.05/44,731.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,094.29

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