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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,408.65, 61,282.11 and 24,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,408.65, 61,282.11 and 24,266.22 is: 33,486.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,408.65 : 61,282.11 = 24,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,408.65/61,282.11 = 24,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,408.65x = 61,282.11 × 24,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,408.65x = 1,487,085,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,085,163.32/44,408.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,486.39

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