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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,275.50, 61,097.97 and 24,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,275.50, 61,097.97 and 24,132.30 is: 33,301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,275.50 : 61,097.97 = 24,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,275.50/61,097.97 = 24,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,275.50x = 61,097.97 × 24,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,275.50x = 1,474,434,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,434,541.43/44,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,301.36

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