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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,358, 61,214.08 and 24,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,358, 61,214.08 and 24,486 is: 33,790.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,358 : 61,214.08 = 24,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,358/61,214.08 = 24,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,358x = 61,214.08 × 24,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,358x = 1,498,887,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,887,962.88/44,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,790.70

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