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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,226.27, 61,031.55 and 24,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,226.27, 61,031.55 and 24,083.28 is: 33,234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,226.27 : 61,031.55 = 24,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,226.27/61,031.55 = 24,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,226.27x = 61,031.55 × 24,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,226.27x = 1,469,839,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,839,907.48/44,226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,234.54

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