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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,206, 61,004.40 and 24,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,206, 61,004.40 and 24,334 is: 33,580.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,206 : 61,004.40 = 24,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,206/61,004.40 = 24,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,206x = 61,004.40 × 24,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,206x = 1,484,481,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,481,069.60/44,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,580.99

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