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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,524, 66,727.68 and 24,811.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,524, 66,727.68 and 24,811.84 is: 37,185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,524 : 66,727.68 = 24,811.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,524/66,727.68 = 24,811.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,524x = 66,727.68 × 24,811.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,524x = 1,655,636,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,636,519.73/44,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,185.26

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