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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,286.53, 61,113.89 and 24,143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,286.53, 61,113.89 and 24,143.09 is: 33,316.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,286.53 : 61,113.89 = 24,143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,286.53/61,113.89 = 24,143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,286.53x = 61,113.89 × 24,143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,286.53x = 1,475,477,901.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,477,901.31/44,286.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,316.63

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