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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,217.87, 61,018.62 and 24,074.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,217.87, 61,018.62 and 24,074.69 is: 33,221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,217.87 : 61,018.62 = 24,074.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,217.87/61,018.62 = 24,074.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,217.87x = 61,018.62 × 24,074.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,217.87x = 1,469,003,965.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,003,965.35/44,217.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,221.96

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