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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,237, 61,047.06 and 24,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,237, 61,047.06 and 24,365 is: 33,623.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,237 : 61,047.06 = 24,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,237/61,047.06 = 24,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,237x = 61,047.06 × 24,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,237x = 1,487,411,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,411,616.90/44,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,623.70

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