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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,245, 61,058.10 and 24,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,245, 61,058.10 and 24,373 is: 33,634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,245 : 61,058.10 = 24,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,245/61,058.10 = 24,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,245x = 61,058.10 × 24,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,245x = 1,488,169,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,169,071.30/44,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,634.74

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