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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,372.81, 61,233.66 and 24,229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,372.81, 61,233.66 and 24,229.14 is: 33,435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,372.81 : 61,233.66 = 24,229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,372.81/61,233.66 = 24,229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,372.81x = 61,233.66 × 24,229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,372.81x = 1,483,638,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,638,920.85/44,372.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,435.77

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