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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,385.24, 61,251.78 and 24,242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,385.24, 61,251.78 and 24,242.36 is: 33,454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,385.24 : 61,251.78 = 24,242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,385.24/61,251.78 = 24,242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,385.24x = 61,251.78 × 24,242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,385.24x = 1,484,887,701.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,887,701.40/44,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,454.54

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