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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,351, 61,204.38 and 24,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,351, 61,204.38 and 24,479 is: 33,781.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,351 : 61,204.38 = 24,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,351/61,204.38 = 24,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,351x = 61,204.38 × 24,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,351x = 1,498,222,018.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,222,018.02/44,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,781.02

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