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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,242.17, 61,055.44 and 24,099.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,242.17, 61,055.44 and 24,099.39 is: 33,257.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,242.17 : 61,055.44 = 24,099.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,242.17/61,055.44 = 24,099.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,242.17x = 61,055.44 × 24,099.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,242.17x = 1,471,398,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,398,799.93/44,242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,257.84

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