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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,249.28, 61,063.98 and 24,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,249.28, 61,063.98 and 24,377.28 is: 33,640.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,249.28 : 61,063.98 = 24,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,249.28/61,063.98 = 24,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,249.28x = 61,063.98 × 24,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,249.28x = 1,488,573,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,573,738.37/44,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,640.63

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