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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,337.89, 61,186.08 and 24,194.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,337.89, 61,186.08 and 24,194.71 is: 33,388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,337.89 : 61,186.08 = 24,194.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,337.89/61,186.08 = 24,194.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,337.89x = 61,186.08 × 24,194.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,337.89x = 1,480,379,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,379,461.64/44,337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,388.59

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