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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,406.46, 61,285.16 and 24,266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,406.46, 61,285.16 and 24,266.41 is: 33,489.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,406.46 : 61,285.16 = 24,266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,406.46/61,285.16 = 24,266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,406.46x = 61,285.16 × 24,266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,406.46x = 1,487,170,819.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,170,819.48/44,406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,489.97

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