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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,409.52, 61,285.08 and 24,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,409.52, 61,285.08 and 24,266.80 is: 33,488.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,409.52 : 61,285.08 = 24,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,409.52/61,285.08 = 24,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,409.52x = 61,285.08 × 24,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,409.52x = 1,487,192,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,192,779.34/44,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,488.15

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