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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,233.94, 61,041.92 and 24,091.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,233.94, 61,041.92 and 24,091.17 is: 33,245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,233.94 : 61,041.92 = 24,091.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,233.94/61,041.92 = 24,091.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,233.94x = 61,041.92 × 24,091.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,233.94x = 1,470,571,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,571,271.85/44,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,245.32

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