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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,316.66, 61,158.14 and 24,173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,316.66, 61,158.14 and 24,173.88 is: 33,360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,316.66 : 61,158.14 = 24,173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,316.66/61,158.14 = 24,173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,316.66x = 61,158.14 × 24,173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,316.66x = 1,478,429,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,429,537.38/44,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,360.58

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