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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,317, 61,159.38 and 24,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,317, 61,159.38 and 24,445 is: 33,735.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,317 : 61,159.38 = 24,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,317/61,159.38 = 24,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,317x = 61,159.38 × 24,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,317x = 1,495,041,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,041,044.10/44,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,735.16

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