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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,418, 61,297.08 and 24,275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,418, 61,297.08 and 24,275.08 is: 33,499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,418 : 61,297.08 = 24,275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,418/61,297.08 = 24,275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,418x = 61,297.08 × 24,275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,418x = 1,487,991,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,991,520.77/44,418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,499.74

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