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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,271.39, 61,092.72 and 24,127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,271.39, 61,092.72 and 24,127.86 is: 33,295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,271.39 : 61,092.72 = 24,127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,271.39/61,092.72 = 24,127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,271.39x = 61,092.72 × 24,127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,271.39x = 1,474,036,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,036,595.18/44,271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,295.47

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