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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,356, 61,211.32 and 24,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,356, 61,211.32 and 24,484 is: 33,787.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,356 : 61,211.32 = 24,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,356/61,211.32 = 24,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,356x = 61,211.32 × 24,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,356x = 1,498,697,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,697,958.88/44,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,787.94

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