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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,004.70, 66,007.05 and 24,321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,004.70, 66,007.05 and 24,321.70 is: 36,482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,004.70 : 66,007.05 = 24,321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,004.70/66,007.05 = 24,321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,004.70x = 66,007.05 × 24,321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,004.70x = 1,605,403,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,403,667.99/44,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,482.55

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