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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,291, 61,121.58 and 24,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,291, 61,121.58 and 24,419 is: 33,698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,291 : 61,121.58 = 24,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,291/61,121.58 = 24,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,291x = 61,121.58 × 24,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,291x = 1,492,527,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,527,862.02/44,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,698.22

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