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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,259.30, 61,078.52 and 24,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,259.30, 61,078.52 and 24,116.20 is: 33,280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,259.30 : 61,078.52 = 24,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,259.30/61,078.52 = 24,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,259.30x = 61,078.52 × 24,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,259.30x = 1,472,981,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,981,711.62/44,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,280.73

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