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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,216.87, 61,020.55 and 24,074.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,216.87, 61,020.55 and 24,074.09 is: 33,222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,216.87 : 61,020.55 = 24,074.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,216.87/61,020.55 = 24,074.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,216.87x = 61,020.55 × 24,074.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,216.87x = 1,469,014,212.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,014,212.55/44,216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,222.94

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