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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,270, 61,093.48 and 24,126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,270, 61,093.48 and 24,126.80 is: 33,295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,270 : 61,093.48 = 24,126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,270/61,093.48 = 24,126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,270x = 61,093.48 × 24,126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,270x = 1,473,990,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,990,173.26/44,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,295.46

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