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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,274.42, 61,098.74 and 24,131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,274.42, 61,098.74 and 24,131.32 is: 33,301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,274.42 : 61,098.74 = 24,131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,274.42/61,098.74 = 24,131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,274.42x = 61,098.74 × 24,131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,274.42x = 1,474,393,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,393,246.54/44,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,301.24

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