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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,212.57, 61,014.94 and 24,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,212.57, 61,014.94 and 24,068.48 is: 33,215.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,212.57 : 61,014.94 = 24,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,212.57/61,014.94 = 24,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,212.57x = 61,014.94 × 24,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,212.57x = 1,468,536,497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,536,497.85/44,212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,215.36

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