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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,207, 61,005.78 and 24,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,207, 61,005.78 and 24,335 is: 33,582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,207 : 61,005.78 = 24,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,207/61,005.78 = 24,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,207x = 61,005.78 × 24,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,207x = 1,484,575,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,575,656.30/44,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,582.37

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