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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,353, 61,207.14 and 24,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,353, 61,207.14 and 24,481 is: 33,783.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,353 : 61,207.14 = 24,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,353/61,207.14 = 24,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,353x = 61,207.14 × 24,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,353x = 1,498,411,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,411,994.34/44,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,783.78

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