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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,221.28, 61,023.66 and 24,077.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,221.28, 61,023.66 and 24,077.48 is: 33,225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,221.28 : 61,023.66 = 24,077.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,221.28/61,023.66 = 24,077.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,221.28x = 61,023.66 × 24,077.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,221.28x = 1,469,295,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,295,953.18/44,221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,225.99

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