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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,272.68, 61,095.51 and 24,129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,272.68, 61,095.51 and 24,129.75 is: 33,298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,272.68 : 61,095.51 = 24,129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,272.68/61,095.51 = 24,129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,272.68x = 61,095.51 × 24,129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,272.68x = 1,474,219,382.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,219,382.42/44,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,298.63

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