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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,324.84, 61,168.19 and 24,181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,324.84, 61,168.19 and 24,181.72 is: 33,370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,324.84 : 61,168.19 = 24,181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,324.84/61,168.19 = 24,181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,324.84x = 61,168.19 × 24,181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,324.84x = 1,479,152,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,152,043.49/44,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,370.72

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