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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,241, 61,052.06 and 24,097.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,241, 61,052.06 and 24,097.82 is: 33,254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,241 : 61,052.06 = 24,097.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,241/61,052.06 = 24,097.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,241x = 61,052.06 × 24,097.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,241x = 1,471,221,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,221,552.51/44,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,254.71

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