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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,392.56, 61,261.40 and 24,249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,392.56, 61,261.40 and 24,249.44 is: 33,464.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,392.56 : 61,261.40 = 24,249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,392.56/61,261.40 = 24,249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,392.56x = 61,261.40 × 24,249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,392.56x = 1,485,554,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,554,643.62/44,392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,464.05

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