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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,383.44, 61,247.76 and 24,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,383.44, 61,247.76 and 24,240 is: 33,450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,383.44 : 61,247.76 = 24,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,383.44/61,247.76 = 24,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,383.44x = 61,247.76 × 24,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,383.44x = 1,484,645,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,645,702.40/44,383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,450.44

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