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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,334, 61,180.92 and 24,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,334, 61,180.92 and 24,462 is: 33,757.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,334 : 61,180.92 = 24,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,334/61,180.92 = 24,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,334x = 61,180.92 × 24,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,334x = 1,496,607,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,607,665.04/44,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,757.56

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