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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,381, 61,245.96 and 24,238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,381, 61,245.96 and 24,238.28 is: 33,448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,381 : 61,245.96 = 24,238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,381/61,245.96 = 24,238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,381x = 61,245.96 × 24,238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,381x = 1,484,496,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,496,727.35/44,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,448.92

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