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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,261.28, 61,079.78 and 24,118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,261.28, 61,079.78 and 24,118.34 is: 33,282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,261.28 : 61,079.78 = 24,118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,261.28/61,079.78 = 24,118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,261.28x = 61,079.78 × 24,118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,261.28x = 1,473,142,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,142,475.17/44,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,282.87

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