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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,261.02, 61,079.41 and 24,118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,261.02, 61,079.41 and 24,118.04 is: 33,282.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,261.02 : 61,079.41 = 24,118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,261.02/61,079.41 = 24,118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,261.02x = 61,079.41 × 24,118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,261.02x = 1,473,115,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,115,532.97/44,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,282.46

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