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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,217, 61,019.52 and 24,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,217, 61,019.52 and 24,345 is: 33,596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,217 : 61,019.52 = 24,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,217/61,019.52 = 24,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,217x = 61,019.52 × 24,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,217x = 1,485,520,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,520,214.40/44,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,596.13

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