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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,316, 61,158 and 24,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,316, 61,158 and 24,444 is: 33,733.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,316 : 61,158 = 24,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,316/61,158 = 24,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,316x = 61,158 × 24,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,316x = 1,494,946,152
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,946,152/44,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,733.78

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