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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,285.96, 61,111.86 and 24,413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,285.96, 61,111.86 and 24,413.96 is: 33,689.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,285.96 : 61,111.86 = 24,413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,285.96/61,111.86 = 24,413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,285.96x = 61,111.86 × 24,413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,285.96x = 1,491,982,505.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,982,505.57/44,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,689.74

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