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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,272.26, 61,097.25 and 24,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,272.26, 61,097.25 and 24,130.80 is: 33,301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,272.26 : 61,097.25 = 24,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,272.26/61,097.25 = 24,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,272.26x = 61,097.25 × 24,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,272.26x = 1,474,325,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,325,520.30/44,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,301.34

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