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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,382, 61,247.64 and 24,239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,382, 61,247.64 and 24,239.46 is: 33,450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,382 : 61,247.64 = 24,239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,382/61,247.64 = 24,239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,382x = 61,247.64 × 24,239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,382x = 1,484,609,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,609,719.87/44,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,450.72

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