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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,274, 61,095.90 and 24,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,274, 61,095.90 and 24,130.80 is: 33,299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,274 : 61,095.90 = 24,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,274/61,095.90 = 24,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,274x = 61,095.90 × 24,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,274x = 1,474,292,943.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,292,943.72/44,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,299.29

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