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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,352, 61,204.92 and 24,208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,352, 61,204.92 and 24,208.80 is: 33,407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,352 : 61,204.92 = 24,208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,352/61,204.92 = 24,208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,352x = 61,204.92 × 24,208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,352x = 1,481,697,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,697,667.30/44,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,407.69

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