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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,244, 61,056.72 and 24,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,244, 61,056.72 and 24,372 is: 33,633.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,244 : 61,056.72 = 24,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,244/61,056.72 = 24,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,244x = 61,056.72 × 24,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,244x = 1,488,074,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,074,379.84/44,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,633.36

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