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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.53, 61,107.52 and 24,137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.53, 61,107.52 and 24,137.64 is: 33,309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.53 : 61,107.52 = 24,137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.53/61,107.52 = 24,137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.53x = 61,107.52 × 24,137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.53x = 1,474,991,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,991,319.05/44,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,309.40

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