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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,220.72, 66,331.80 and 24,623.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,220.72, 66,331.80 and 24,623.84 is: 36,936.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,220.72 : 66,331.80 = 24,623.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,220.72/66,331.80 = 24,623.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,220.72x = 66,331.80 × 24,623.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,220.72x = 1,633,343,630.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,343,630.11/44,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,936.16

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