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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,255.40, 61,073.16 and 24,112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,255.40, 61,073.16 and 24,112.28 is: 33,275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,255.40 : 61,073.16 = 24,112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,255.40/61,073.16 = 24,112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,255.40x = 61,073.16 × 24,112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,255.40x = 1,472,612,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,612,853.13/44,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,275.32

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