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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,332.95, 61,179.34 and 24,189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,332.95, 61,179.34 and 24,189.69 is: 33,381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,332.95 : 61,179.34 = 24,189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,332.95/61,179.34 = 24,189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,332.95x = 61,179.34 × 24,189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,332.95x = 1,479,909,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,909,148.06/44,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,381.70

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