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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,248, 61,062.24 and 24,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,248, 61,062.24 and 24,376 is: 33,638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,248 : 61,062.24 = 24,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,248/61,062.24 = 24,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,248x = 61,062.24 × 24,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,248x = 1,488,453,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,453,162.24/44,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,638.88

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