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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,228.81, 61,034.85 and 24,086.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,228.81, 61,034.85 and 24,086.05 is: 33,238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,228.81 : 61,034.85 = 24,086.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,228.81/61,034.85 = 24,086.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,228.81x = 61,034.85 × 24,086.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,228.81x = 1,470,088,296.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,088,296.26/44,228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,238.25

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