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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,396.70, 61,268.35 and 24,254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,396.70, 61,268.35 and 24,254.88 is: 33,472.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,396.70 : 61,268.35 = 24,254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,396.70/61,268.35 = 24,254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,396.70x = 61,268.35 × 24,254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,396.70x = 1,486,056,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,056,737.12/44,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,472.23

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