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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,232, 61,038.93 and 24,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,232, 61,038.93 and 24,088.44 is: 33,241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,232 : 61,038.93 = 24,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,232/61,038.93 = 24,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,232x = 61,038.93 × 24,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,232x = 1,470,332,602.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,332,602.97/44,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,241.38

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