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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,379.46, 61,241.35 and 24,232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,379.46, 61,241.35 and 24,232.45 is: 33,439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,379.46 : 61,241.35 = 24,232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,379.46/61,241.35 = 24,232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,379.46x = 61,241.35 × 24,232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,379.46x = 1,484,027,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,027,951.81/44,379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,439.52

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