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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,215.82, 61,017.45 and 24,072.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,215.82, 61,017.45 and 24,072.65 is: 33,220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,215.82 : 61,017.45 = 24,072.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,215.82/61,017.45 = 24,072.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,215.82x = 61,017.45 × 24,072.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,215.82x = 1,468,851,412.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,851,412.66/44,215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,220.05

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