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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,411.78, 61,287.51 and 24,268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,411.78, 61,287.51 and 24,268.22 is: 33,489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,411.78 : 61,287.51 = 24,268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,411.78/61,287.51 = 24,268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,411.78x = 61,287.51 × 24,268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,411.78x = 1,487,338,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,338,469.49/44,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,489.73

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