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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,284.08, 61,111.44 and 24,140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,284.08, 61,111.44 and 24,140.64 is: 33,313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,284.08 : 61,111.44 = 24,140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,284.08/61,111.44 = 24,140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,284.08x = 61,111.44 × 24,140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,284.08x = 1,475,269,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,269,272.92/44,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,313.76

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