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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,009.53, 65,901.60 and 24,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,009.53, 65,901.60 and 24,266.18 is: 36,337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,009.53 : 65,901.60 = 24,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,009.53/65,901.60 = 24,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,009.53x = 65,901.60 × 24,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,009.53x = 1,599,180,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,180,252.64/44,009.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,337.14

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