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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,511, 66,714.62 and 24,780.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,511, 66,714.62 and 24,780.12 is: 37,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,511 : 66,714.62 = 24,780.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,511/66,714.62 = 24,780.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,511x = 66,714.62 × 24,780.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,511x = 1,653,196,289.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,196,289.35/44,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,141.30

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