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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,217.43, 61,019.68 and 24,074.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,217.43, 61,019.68 and 24,074.27 is: 33,222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,217.43 : 61,019.68 = 24,074.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,217.43/61,019.68 = 24,074.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,217.43x = 61,019.68 × 24,074.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,217.43x = 1,469,004,251.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,004,251.63/44,217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,222.29

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