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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,406.28, 61,279.94 and 24,262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,406.28, 61,279.94 and 24,262.73 is: 33,482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,406.28 : 61,279.94 = 24,262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,406.28/61,279.94 = 24,262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,406.28x = 61,279.94 × 24,262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,406.28x = 1,486,818,638.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,818,638.64/44,406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,482.17

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