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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,381.23, 61,246.61 and 24,238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,381.23, 61,246.61 and 24,238.69 is: 33,449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,381.23 : 61,246.61 = 24,238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,381.23/61,246.61 = 24,238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,381.23x = 61,246.61 × 24,238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,381.23x = 1,484,537,472.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,537,472.15/44,381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,449.67

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