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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,397.24, 61,267.96 and 24,255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,397.24, 61,267.96 and 24,255.27 is: 33,472.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,397.24 : 61,267.96 = 24,255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,397.24/61,267.96 = 24,255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,397.24x = 61,267.96 × 24,255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,397.24x = 1,486,070,942.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,070,942.47/44,397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,472.15

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