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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,274.68, 61,098.26 and 24,131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,274.68, 61,098.26 and 24,131.76 is: 33,301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,274.68 : 61,098.26 = 24,131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,274.68/61,098.26 = 24,131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,274.68x = 61,098.26 × 24,131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,274.68x = 1,474,408,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,408,546.74/44,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,301.39

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