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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,226.48, 61,032.96 and 24,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,226.48, 61,032.96 and 24,083.76 is: 33,235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,226.48 : 61,032.96 = 24,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,226.48/61,032.96 = 24,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,226.48x = 61,032.96 × 24,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,226.48x = 1,469,903,160.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,903,160.73/44,226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,235.82

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