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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,317.59, 61,158.98 and 24,174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,317.59, 61,158.98 and 24,174.46 is: 33,361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,317.59 : 61,158.98 = 24,174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,317.59/61,158.98 = 24,174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,317.59x = 61,158.98 × 24,174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,317.59x = 1,478,485,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,485,315.65/44,317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,361.14

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