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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,258.62, 61,078.44 and 24,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,258.62, 61,078.44 and 24,117.16 is: 33,282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,258.62 : 61,078.44 = 24,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,258.62/61,078.44 = 24,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,258.62x = 61,078.44 × 24,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,258.62x = 1,473,038,510.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,038,510.03/44,258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,282.52

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