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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,369.93, 61,231.77 and 24,228.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,369.93, 61,231.77 and 24,228.09 is: 33,435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,369.93 : 61,231.77 = 24,228.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,369.93/61,231.77 = 24,228.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,369.93x = 61,231.77 × 24,228.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,369.93x = 1,483,528,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,528,713.28/44,369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,435.45

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