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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,382.46, 61,248.14 and 24,238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,382.46, 61,248.14 and 24,238.98 is: 33,449.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,382.46 : 61,248.14 = 24,238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,382.46/61,248.14 = 24,238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,382.46x = 61,248.14 × 24,238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,382.46x = 1,484,592,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,592,440.50/44,382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,449.98

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