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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,223.55, 61,028.36 and 24,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,223.55, 61,028.36 and 24,080.60 is: 33,231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,223.55 : 61,028.36 = 24,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,223.55/61,028.36 = 24,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,223.55x = 61,028.36 × 24,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,223.55x = 1,469,599,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,599,525.82/44,223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,231.15

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