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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,289.04, 66,288.48 and 24,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,289.04, 66,288.48 and 24,268 is: 36,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,289.04 : 66,288.48 = 24,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,289.04/66,288.48 = 24,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,289.04x = 66,288.48 × 24,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,289.04x = 1,608,688,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,688,832.64/44,289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,322.50

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