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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,661.47, 66,893.79 and 24,890.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,661.47, 66,893.79 and 24,890.99 is: 37,281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,661.47 : 66,893.79 = 24,890.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,661.47/66,893.79 = 24,890.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,661.47x = 66,893.79 × 24,890.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,661.47x = 1,665,052,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,052,657.95/44,661.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,281.64

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