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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,221.02, 61,026.50 and 24,078.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,221.02, 61,026.50 and 24,078.68 is: 33,229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,221.02 : 61,026.50 = 24,078.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,221.02/61,026.50 = 24,078.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,221.02x = 61,026.50 × 24,078.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,221.02x = 1,469,437,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,437,565.02/44,221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,229.39

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