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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,389.23, 61,256.79 and 24,246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,389.23, 61,256.79 and 24,246.11 is: 33,459.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,389.23 : 61,256.79 = 24,246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,389.23/61,256.79 = 24,246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,389.23x = 61,256.79 × 24,246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,389.23x = 1,485,238,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,238,562.30/44,389.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,459.44

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