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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,243.76, 61,056.38 and 24,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,243.76, 61,056.38 and 24,371.76 is: 33,633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,243.76 : 61,056.38 = 24,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,243.76/61,056.38 = 24,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,243.76x = 61,056.38 × 24,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,243.76x = 1,488,051,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,051,439.83/44,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,633.02

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