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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,371.13, 61,231.85 and 24,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,371.13, 61,231.85 and 24,228 is: 33,434.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,371.13 : 61,231.85 = 24,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,371.13/61,231.85 = 24,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,371.13x = 61,231.85 × 24,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,371.13x = 1,483,525,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,525,140.66/44,371.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,434.47

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