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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,287.20, 61,115.67 and 24,144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,287.20, 61,115.67 and 24,144.93 is: 33,319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,287.20 : 61,115.67 = 24,144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,287.20/61,115.67 = 24,144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,287.20x = 61,115.67 × 24,144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,287.20x = 1,475,633,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,633,574.05/44,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,319.64

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