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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,255.57, 61,073.39 and 24,112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,255.57, 61,073.39 and 24,112.44 is: 33,275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,255.57 : 61,073.39 = 24,112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,255.57/61,073.39 = 24,112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,255.57x = 61,073.39 × 24,112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,255.57x = 1,472,628,331.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,628,331.41/44,255.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,275.55

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