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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,279.96, 61,105.13 and 24,137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,279.96, 61,105.13 and 24,137.24 is: 33,308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,279.96 : 61,105.13 = 24,137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,279.96/61,105.13 = 24,137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,279.96x = 61,105.13 × 24,137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,279.96x = 1,474,908,882.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,908,882.52/44,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,308.72

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