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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,287.04, 61,115.13 and 24,143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,287.04, 61,115.13 and 24,143.15 is: 33,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,287.04 : 61,115.13 = 24,143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,287.04/61,115.13 = 24,143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,287.04x = 61,115.13 × 24,143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,287.04x = 1,475,511,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,511,750.86/44,287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,317.01

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