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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,259.99, 61,079.11 and 24,117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,259.99, 61,079.11 and 24,117.41 is: 33,282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,259.99 : 61,079.11 = 24,117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,259.99/61,079.11 = 24,117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,259.99x = 61,079.11 × 24,117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,259.99x = 1,473,070,166.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,070,166.37/44,259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,282.21

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