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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,206.50, 61,004.97 and 24,334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,206.50, 61,004.97 and 24,334.50 is: 33,581.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,206.50 : 61,004.97 = 24,334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,206.50/61,004.97 = 24,334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,206.50x = 61,004.97 × 24,334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,206.50x = 1,484,525,442.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,525,442.47/44,206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,581.61

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