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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,317.62, 61,158.71 and 24,174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,317.62, 61,158.71 and 24,174.59 is: 33,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,317.62 : 61,158.71 = 24,174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,317.62/61,158.71 = 24,174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,317.62x = 61,158.71 × 24,174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,317.62x = 1,478,487,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,487,021.86/44,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,361.15

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