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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,228.94, 61,035.96 and 24,085.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,228.94, 61,035.96 and 24,085.82 is: 33,238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,228.94 : 61,035.96 = 24,085.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,228.94/61,035.96 = 24,085.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,228.94x = 61,035.96 × 24,085.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,228.94x = 1,470,100,840.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,100,840.91/44,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,238.44

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