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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,344.72, 61,196.68 and 24,201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,344.72, 61,196.68 and 24,201.68 is: 33,398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,344.72 : 61,196.68 = 24,201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,344.72/61,196.68 = 24,201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,344.72x = 61,196.68 × 24,201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,344.72x = 1,481,062,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,062,466.42/44,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,398.85

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