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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,262.84, 61,083.41 and 24,119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,262.84, 61,083.41 and 24,119.72 is: 33,285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,262.84 : 61,083.41 = 24,119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,262.84/61,083.41 = 24,119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,262.84x = 61,083.41 × 24,119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,262.84x = 1,473,314,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,314,319.83/44,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,285.58

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