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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,998.40, 65,997.60 and 24,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,998.40, 65,997.60 and 24,266.80 is: 36,400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,998.40 : 65,997.60 = 24,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,998.40/65,997.60 = 24,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,998.40x = 65,997.60 × 24,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,998.40x = 1,601,550,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,550,559.68/43,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,400.20

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