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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,297.49, 61,131.69 and 24,155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,297.49, 61,131.69 and 24,155.22 is: 33,334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,297.49 : 61,131.69 = 24,155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,297.49/61,131.69 = 24,155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,297.49x = 61,131.69 × 24,155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,297.49x = 1,476,649,420.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,649,420.92/44,297.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,334.83

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