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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,314.91, 61,155.30 and 24,171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,314.91, 61,155.30 and 24,171.79 is: 33,357.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,314.91 : 61,155.30 = 24,171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,314.91/61,155.30 = 24,171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,314.91x = 61,155.30 × 24,171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,314.91x = 1,478,233,068.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,233,068.99/44,314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,357.47

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