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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,017.68, 65,913.82 and 24,274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,017.68, 65,913.82 and 24,274.34 is: 36,349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,017.68 : 65,913.82 = 24,274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,017.68/65,913.82 = 24,274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,017.68x = 65,913.82 × 24,274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,017.68x = 1,600,014,470.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,014,470.84/44,017.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,349.36

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