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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,326.94, 61,171.32 and 24,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,326.94, 61,171.32 and 24,184.24 is: 33,374.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,326.94 : 61,171.32 = 24,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,326.94/61,171.32 = 24,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,326.94x = 61,171.32 × 24,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,326.94x = 1,479,381,884.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,381,884.00/44,326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,374.33

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