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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,424, 61,308.96 and 24,555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,424, 61,308.96 and 24,555.84 is: 33,889.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,424 : 61,308.96 = 24,555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,424/61,308.96 = 24,555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,424x = 61,308.96 × 24,555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,424x = 1,505,493,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,493,012.33/44,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,889.18

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