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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,218.83, 61,021.63 and 24,075.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,218.83, 61,021.63 and 24,075.69 is: 33,224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,218.83 : 61,021.63 = 24,075.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,218.83/61,021.63 = 24,075.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,218.83x = 61,021.63 × 24,075.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,218.83x = 1,469,137,847.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,137,847.17/44,218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,224.26

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