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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,236, 61,045.68 and 24,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,236, 61,045.68 and 24,364 is: 33,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,236 : 61,045.68 = 24,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,236/61,045.68 = 24,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,236x = 61,045.68 × 24,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,236x = 1,487,316,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,316,947.52/44,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,622.32

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