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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,016.80, 66,034.92 and 21,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,016.80, 66,034.92 and 21,842.24 is: 32,768.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,016.80 : 66,034.92 = 21,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,016.80/66,034.92 = 21,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,016.80x = 66,034.92 × 21,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,016.80x = 1,442,350,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,350,571.02/44,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,768.18

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