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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.94, 61,108.28 and 24,138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.94, 61,108.28 and 24,138.98 is: 33,311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.94 : 61,108.28 = 24,138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.94/61,108.28 = 24,138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.94x = 61,108.28 × 24,138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.94x = 1,475,091,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,091,548.75/44,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,311.36

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