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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,285.27, 61,114.03 and 24,142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,285.27, 61,114.03 and 24,142.25 is: 33,316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,285.27 : 61,114.03 = 24,142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,285.27/61,114.03 = 24,142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,285.27x = 61,114.03 × 24,142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,285.27x = 1,475,430,283.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,430,283.20/44,285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,316.51

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