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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,211.42, 66,317.81 and 24,614.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,211.42, 66,317.81 and 24,614.53 is: 36,922.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,211.42 : 66,317.81 = 24,614.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,211.42/66,317.81 = 24,614.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,211.42x = 66,317.81 × 24,614.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,211.42x = 1,632,381,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,381,723.78/44,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,922.18

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