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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,315.91, 61,156.68 and 24,172.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,315.91, 61,156.68 and 24,172.79 is: 33,358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,315.91 : 61,156.68 = 24,172.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,315.91/61,156.68 = 24,172.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,315.91x = 61,156.68 × 24,172.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,315.91x = 1,478,327,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,327,582.74/44,315.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,358.85

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