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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,264.52, 61,084.22 and 24,121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,264.52, 61,084.22 and 24,121.56 is: 33,287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,264.52 : 61,084.22 = 24,121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,264.52/61,084.22 = 24,121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,264.52x = 61,084.22 × 24,121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,264.52x = 1,473,446,677.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,446,677.78/44,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,287.31

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