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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,416.30, 61,292.79 and 24,273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,416.30, 61,292.79 and 24,273.01 is: 33,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,416.30 : 61,292.79 = 24,273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,416.30/61,292.79 = 24,273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,416.30x = 61,292.79 × 24,273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,416.30x = 1,487,760,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,760,504.60/44,416.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,495.82

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