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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,243, 61,055.34 and 24,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,243, 61,055.34 and 24,371 is: 33,631.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,243 : 61,055.34 = 24,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,243/61,055.34 = 24,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,243x = 61,055.34 × 24,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,243x = 1,487,979,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,979,691.14/44,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,631.98

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