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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,259.68, 61,079.85 and 24,117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,259.68, 61,079.85 and 24,117.11 is: 33,282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,259.68 : 61,079.85 = 24,117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,259.68/61,079.85 = 24,117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,259.68x = 61,079.85 × 24,117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,259.68x = 1,473,069,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,069,461.23/44,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,282.42

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