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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,241.96, 61,055.02 and 24,099.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,241.96, 61,055.02 and 24,099.92 is: 33,258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,241.96 : 61,055.02 = 24,099.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,241.96/61,055.02 = 24,099.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,241.96x = 61,055.02 × 24,099.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,241.96x = 1,471,421,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,421,097.60/44,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,258.50

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