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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,306.96, 61,143.40 and 24,434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,306.96, 61,143.40 and 24,434.96 is: 33,720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,306.96 : 61,143.40 = 24,434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,306.96/61,143.40 = 24,434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,306.96x = 61,143.40 × 24,434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,306.96x = 1,494,036,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,036,533.26/44,306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,720.13

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