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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,275, 61,097.28 and 24,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,275, 61,097.28 and 24,131.80 is: 33,300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,275 : 61,097.28 = 24,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,275/61,097.28 = 24,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,275x = 61,097.28 × 24,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,275x = 1,474,387,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,387,341.50/44,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,300.67

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