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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,263.94, 61,082.70 and 24,120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,263.94, 61,082.70 and 24,120.42 is: 33,285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,263.94 : 61,082.70 = 24,120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,263.94/61,082.70 = 24,120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,263.94x = 61,082.70 × 24,120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,263.94x = 1,473,340,378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,340,378.73/44,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,285.34

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