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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,244.78, 61,057.77 and 24,372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,244.78, 61,057.77 and 24,372.78 is: 33,634.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,244.78 : 61,057.77 = 24,372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,244.78/61,057.77 = 24,372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,244.78x = 61,057.77 × 24,372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,244.78x = 1,488,147,595.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,147,595.50/44,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,634.42

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