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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,299, 61,132.62 and 24,427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,299, 61,132.62 and 24,427 is: 33,709.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,299 : 61,132.62 = 24,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,299/61,132.62 = 24,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,299x = 61,132.62 × 24,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,299x = 1,493,286,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,286,508.74/44,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,709.26

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