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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,286.54, 66,284.73 and 24,265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,286.54, 66,284.73 and 24,265.50 is: 36,318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,286.54 : 66,284.73 = 24,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,286.54/66,284.73 = 24,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,286.54x = 66,284.73 × 24,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,286.54x = 1,608,432,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,432,115.82/44,286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,318.76

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