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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,272, 61,099.20 and 24,403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,272, 61,099.20 and 24,403.84 is: 33,679.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,272 : 61,099.20 = 24,403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,272/61,099.20 = 24,403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,272x = 61,099.20 × 24,403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,272x = 1,491,055,100.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,055,100.93/44,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,679.42

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