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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,359.92, 61,215.57 and 24,217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,359.92, 61,215.57 and 24,217.38 is: 33,419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,359.92 : 61,215.57 = 24,217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,359.92/61,215.57 = 24,217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,359.92x = 61,215.57 × 24,217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,359.92x = 1,482,480,720.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,480,720.61/44,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,419.37

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