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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,268.46, 61,083.48 and 24,883.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,268.46, 61,083.48 and 24,883.55 is: 34,335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,268.46 : 61,083.48 = 24,883.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,268.46/61,083.48 = 24,883.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,268.46x = 61,083.48 × 24,883.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,268.46x = 1,519,973,616.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,973,616.65/44,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,335.36

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