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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,376, 61,239.39 and 24,233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,376, 61,239.39 and 24,233.12 is: 33,441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,376 : 61,239.39 = 24,233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,376/61,239.39 = 24,233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,376x = 61,239.39 × 24,233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,376x = 1,484,021,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,021,365.43/44,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,441.98

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