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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,218, 61,020.90 and 24,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,218, 61,020.90 and 24,346 is: 33,597.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,218 : 61,020.90 = 24,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,218/61,020.90 = 24,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,218x = 61,020.90 × 24,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,218x = 1,485,614,831.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,614,831.40/44,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,597.51

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