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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,208, 61,007.04 and 24,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,208, 61,007.04 and 24,336 is: 33,583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,208 : 61,007.04 = 24,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,208/61,007.04 = 24,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,208x = 61,007.04 × 24,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,208x = 1,484,667,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,667,325.44/44,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,583.68

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