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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,212, 61,012.58 and 24,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,212, 61,012.58 and 24,340 is: 33,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,212 : 61,012.58 = 24,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,212/61,012.58 = 24,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,212x = 61,012.58 × 24,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,212x = 1,485,046,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,046,197.20/44,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,589.21

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