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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,036.30, 65,941.68 and 24,292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,036.30, 65,941.68 and 24,292.94 is: 36,377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,036.30 : 65,941.68 = 24,292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,036.30/65,941.68 = 24,292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,036.30x = 65,941.68 × 24,292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,036.30x = 1,601,917,275.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,917,275.74/44,036.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,377.20

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