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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,412.95, 61,287.26 and 24,269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,412.95, 61,287.26 and 24,269.98 is: 33,491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,412.95 : 61,287.26 = 24,269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,412.95/61,287.26 = 24,269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,412.95x = 61,287.26 × 24,269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,412.95x = 1,487,440,574.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,440,574.45/44,412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,491.15

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