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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,287.62, 61,116.93 and 24,144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,287.62, 61,116.93 and 24,144.54 is: 33,319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,287.62 : 61,116.93 = 24,144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,287.62/61,116.93 = 24,144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,287.62x = 61,116.93 × 24,144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,287.62x = 1,475,640,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,640,161.06/44,287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,319.47

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