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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,206.16, 61,005.87 and 24,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,206.16, 61,005.87 and 24,064.40 is: 33,209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,206.16 : 61,005.87 = 24,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,206.16/61,005.87 = 24,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,206.16x = 61,005.87 × 24,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,206.16x = 1,468,069,658.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,069,658.03/44,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,209.62

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