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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,383.23, 61,248.53 and 24,240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,383.23, 61,248.53 and 24,240.12 is: 33,451.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,383.23 : 61,248.53 = 24,240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,383.23/61,248.53 = 24,240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,383.23x = 61,248.53 × 24,240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,383.23x = 1,484,671,547.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,671,547.94/44,383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,451.18

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