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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,390.79, 66,510.41 and 24,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,390.79, 66,510.41 and 24,417 is: 36,583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,390.79 : 66,510.41 = 24,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,390.79/66,510.41 = 24,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,390.79x = 66,510.41 × 24,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,390.79x = 1,623,984,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,984,558.89/44,390.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,583.82

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