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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,391.96, 61,261.25 and 24,248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,391.96, 61,261.25 and 24,248.48 is: 33,463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,391.96 : 61,261.25 = 24,248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,391.96/61,261.25 = 24,248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,391.96x = 61,261.25 × 24,248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,391.96x = 1,485,491,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,491,767.85/44,391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,463.08

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