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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,355, 61,209.98 and 24,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,355, 61,209.98 and 24,483 is: 33,786.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,355 : 61,209.98 = 24,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,355/61,209.98 = 24,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,355x = 61,209.98 × 24,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,355x = 1,498,603,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,603,940.34/44,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,786.58

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