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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,424.64, 61,305.28 and 24,281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,424.64, 61,305.28 and 24,281.28 is: 33,507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,424.64 : 61,305.28 = 24,281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,424.64/61,305.28 = 24,281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,424.64x = 61,305.28 × 24,281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,424.64x = 1,488,570,669.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,570,669.16/44,424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,507.77

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