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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,226, 61,031.88 and 24,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,226, 61,031.88 and 24,354 is: 33,608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,226 : 61,031.88 = 24,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,226/61,031.88 = 24,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,226x = 61,031.88 × 24,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,226x = 1,486,370,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,370,405.52/44,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,608.52

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