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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,421.62, 61,303.10 and 24,279.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,421.62, 61,303.10 and 24,279.35 is: 33,506.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,421.62 : 61,303.10 = 24,279.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,421.62/61,303.10 = 24,279.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,421.62x = 61,303.10 × 24,279.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,421.62x = 1,488,398,993.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,398,993.07/44,421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,506.19

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