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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,332.70, 61,178.99 and 24,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,332.70, 61,178.99 and 24,189.44 is: 33,381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,332.70 : 61,178.99 = 24,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,332.70/61,178.99 = 24,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,332.70x = 61,178.99 × 24,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,332.70x = 1,479,885,415.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,885,415.39/44,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,381.35

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