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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,257, 61,073.89 and 24,114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,257, 61,073.89 and 24,114.03 is: 33,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,257 : 61,073.89 = 24,114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,257/61,073.89 = 24,114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,257x = 61,073.89 × 24,114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,257x = 1,472,737,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,737,615.68/44,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,276.94

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