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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,220, 61,023.66 and 24,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,220, 61,023.66 and 24,348 is: 33,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,220 : 61,023.66 = 24,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,220/61,023.66 = 24,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,220x = 61,023.66 × 24,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,220x = 1,485,804,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,804,073.68/44,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,600.27

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