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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,210, 61,009.82 and 24,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,210, 61,009.82 and 24,338 is: 33,586.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,210 : 61,009.82 = 24,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,210/61,009.82 = 24,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,210x = 61,009.82 × 24,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,210x = 1,484,856,999.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,856,999.16/44,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,586.45

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