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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,214.17, 61,016.65 and 24,072.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,214.17, 61,016.65 and 24,072.16 is: 33,220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,214.17 : 61,016.65 = 24,072.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,214.17/61,016.65 = 24,072.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,214.17x = 61,016.65 × 24,072.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,214.17x = 1,468,802,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,802,426.94/44,214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,220.17

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