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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,214, 61,014.49 and 24,071.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,214, 61,014.49 and 24,071.32 is: 33,217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,214 : 61,014.49 = 24,071.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,214/61,014.49 = 24,071.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,214x = 61,014.49 × 24,071.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,214x = 1,468,699,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,699,313.43/44,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,217.97

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