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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,298.56, 61,131.70 and 24,155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,298.56, 61,131.70 and 24,155.48 is: 33,334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,298.56 : 61,131.70 = 24,155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,298.56/61,131.70 = 24,155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,298.56x = 61,131.70 × 24,155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,298.56x = 1,476,665,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,665,556.72/44,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,334.39

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