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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,376.81, 61,239.69 and 24,233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,376.81, 61,239.69 and 24,233.69 is: 33,442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,376.81 : 61,239.69 = 24,233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,376.81/61,239.69 = 24,233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,376.81x = 61,239.69 × 24,233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,376.81x = 1,484,063,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,063,541.99/44,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,442.32

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