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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,226.14, 61,033.23 and 24,083.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,226.14, 61,033.23 and 24,083.87 is: 33,236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,226.14 : 61,033.23 = 24,083.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,226.14/61,033.23 = 24,083.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,226.14x = 61,033.23 × 24,083.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,226.14x = 1,469,916,071.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,916,071.83/44,226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,236.37

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