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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,316.27, 61,157.21 and 24,173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,316.27, 61,157.21 and 24,173.17 is: 33,359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,316.27 : 61,157.21 = 24,173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,316.27/61,157.21 = 24,173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,316.27x = 61,157.21 × 24,173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,316.27x = 1,478,363,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,363,360.30/44,316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,359.38

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