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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,284.55, 61,111.85 and 24,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,284.55, 61,111.85 and 24,141.60 is: 33,314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,284.55 : 61,111.85 = 24,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,284.55/61,111.85 = 24,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,284.55x = 61,111.85 × 24,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,284.55x = 1,475,337,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,337,717.25/44,284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,314.96

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