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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,414.52, 61,291.28 and 24,270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,414.52, 61,291.28 and 24,270.98 is: 33,493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,414.52 : 61,291.28 = 24,270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,414.52/61,291.28 = 24,270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,414.52x = 61,291.28 × 24,270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,414.52x = 1,487,599,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,599,431.05/44,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,493.54

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