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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,223.98, 61,029.18 and 24,080.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,223.98, 61,029.18 and 24,080.96 is: 33,231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,223.98 : 61,029.18 = 24,080.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,223.98/61,029.18 = 24,080.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,223.98x = 61,029.18 × 24,080.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,223.98x = 1,469,641,394.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,641,394.99/44,223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,231.78

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