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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,388, 61,255.44 and 24,517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,388, 61,255.44 and 24,517.28 is: 33,833.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,388 : 61,255.44 = 24,517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,388/61,255.44 = 24,517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,388x = 61,255.44 × 24,517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,388x = 1,501,816,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,816,774.00/44,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,833.85

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