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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,247, 61,060.86 and 24,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,247, 61,060.86 and 24,375 is: 33,637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,247 : 61,060.86 = 24,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,247/61,060.86 = 24,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,247x = 61,060.86 × 24,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,247x = 1,488,358,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,358,462.50/44,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,637.50

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