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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,660.19, 66,887.58 and 24,894.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,660.19, 66,887.58 and 24,894.99 is: 37,285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,660.19 : 66,887.58 = 24,894.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,660.19/66,887.58 = 24,894.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,660.19x = 66,887.58 × 24,894.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,660.19x = 1,665,165,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,165,635.22/44,660.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,285.23

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