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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,361.68, 66,589.90 and 24,634.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,361.68, 66,589.90 and 24,634.94 is: 36,978.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,361.68 : 66,589.90 = 24,634.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,361.68/66,589.90 = 24,634.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,361.68x = 66,589.90 × 24,634.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,361.68x = 1,640,437,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,437,796.57/44,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,978.72

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