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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,036.80, 60,773.76 and 24,916.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,036.80, 60,773.76 and 24,916.55 is: 34,386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,036.80 : 60,773.76 = 24,916.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,036.80/60,773.76 = 24,916.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,036.80x = 60,773.76 × 24,916.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,036.80x = 1,514,272,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,272,429.73/44,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,386.52

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