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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,238.43, 61,048.71 and 24,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,238.43, 61,048.71 and 24,095.24 is: 33,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,238.43 : 61,048.71 = 24,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,238.43/61,048.71 = 24,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,238.43x = 61,048.71 × 24,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,238.43x = 1,470,983,013.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,983,013.90/44,238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,251.25

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