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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,382.56, 61,247.12 and 24,238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,382.56, 61,247.12 and 24,238.89 is: 33,449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,382.56 : 61,247.12 = 24,238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,382.56/61,247.12 = 24,238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,382.56x = 61,247.12 × 24,238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,382.56x = 1,484,562,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,562,083.30/44,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,449.23

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