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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,258, 61,075.27 and 24,115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,258, 61,075.27 and 24,115.03 is: 33,278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,258 : 61,075.27 = 24,115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,258/61,075.27 = 24,115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,258x = 61,075.27 × 24,115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,258x = 1,472,831,968.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,831,968.31/44,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,278.32

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