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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.21, 61,106.85 and 24,138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.21, 61,106.85 and 24,138.48 is: 33,310.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.21 : 61,106.85 = 24,138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.21/61,106.85 = 24,138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.21x = 61,106.85 × 24,138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.21x = 1,475,026,476.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,026,476.59/44,281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,310.44

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