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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,207.88, 61,006.87 and 24,335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,207.88, 61,006.87 and 24,335.88 is: 33,583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,207.88 : 61,006.87 = 24,335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,207.88/61,006.87 = 24,335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,207.88x = 61,006.87 × 24,335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,207.88x = 1,484,655,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,655,562.46/44,207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,583.51

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