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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,213.72, 61,014.28 and 24,341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,213.72, 61,014.28 and 24,341.72 is: 33,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,213.72 : 61,014.28 = 24,341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,213.72/61,014.28 = 24,341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,213.72x = 61,014.28 × 24,341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,213.72x = 1,485,192,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,192,519.76/44,213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,591.21

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