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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,257.41, 61,073.10 and 24,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,257.41, 61,073.10 and 24,114.20 is: 33,276.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,257.41 : 61,073.10 = 24,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,257.41/61,073.10 = 24,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,257.41x = 61,073.10 × 24,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,257.41x = 1,472,728,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,728,642.65/44,257.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,276.43

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