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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,382.73, 61,247.84 and 24,239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,382.73, 61,247.84 and 24,239.62 is: 33,450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,382.73 : 61,247.84 = 24,239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,382.73/61,247.84 = 24,239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,382.73x = 61,247.84 × 24,239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,382.73x = 1,484,624,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,624,367.42/44,382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,450.50

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