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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,385.30, 61,251.38 and 24,242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,385.30, 61,251.38 and 24,242.18 is: 33,454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,385.30 : 61,251.38 = 24,242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,385.30/61,251.38 = 24,242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,385.30x = 61,251.38 × 24,242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,385.30x = 1,484,866,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,866,551.74/44,385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,454.02

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