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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,260, 61,078.80 and 24,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,260, 61,078.80 and 24,388 is: 33,655.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,260 : 61,078.80 = 24,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,260/61,078.80 = 24,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,260x = 61,078.80 × 24,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,260x = 1,489,589,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,589,774.40/44,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,655.44

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