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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,315.63, 61,155.76 and 24,172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,315.63, 61,155.76 and 24,172.94 is: 33,358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,315.63 : 61,155.76 = 24,172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,315.63/61,155.76 = 24,172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,315.63x = 61,155.76 × 24,172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,315.63x = 1,478,314,609.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,314,609.59/44,315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,358.77

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