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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,251.28, 61,066.74 and 24,379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,251.28, 61,066.74 and 24,379.28 is: 33,643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,251.28 : 61,066.74 = 24,379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,251.28/61,066.74 = 24,379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,251.28x = 61,066.74 × 24,379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,251.28x = 1,488,763,153.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,763,153.15/44,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,643.39

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