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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,246.16, 61,059.67 and 24,374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,246.16, 61,059.67 and 24,374.16 is: 33,636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,246.16 : 61,059.67 = 24,374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,246.16/61,059.67 = 24,374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,246.16x = 61,059.67 × 24,374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,246.16x = 1,488,277,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,277,799.89/44,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,636.32

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