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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,228.30, 61,035.72 and 24,086.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,228.30, 61,035.72 and 24,086.12 is: 33,239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,228.30 : 61,035.72 = 24,086.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,228.30/61,035.72 = 24,086.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,228.30x = 61,035.72 × 24,086.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,228.30x = 1,470,113,676.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,113,676.21/44,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,239.21

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