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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,272.86, 61,095.71 and 24,129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,272.86, 61,095.71 and 24,129.87 is: 33,298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,272.86 : 61,095.71 = 24,129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,272.86/61,095.71 = 24,129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,272.86x = 61,095.71 × 24,129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,272.86x = 1,474,231,419.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,231,419.21/44,272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,298.76

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