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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,317.81, 61,158.97 and 24,174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,317.81, 61,158.97 and 24,174.78 is: 33,361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,317.81 : 61,158.97 = 24,174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,317.81/61,158.97 = 24,174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,317.81x = 61,158.97 × 24,174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,317.81x = 1,478,504,904.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,504,904.34/44,317.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,361.42

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