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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,424.83, 61,305.35 and 24,281.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,424.83, 61,305.35 and 24,281.87 is: 33,508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,424.83 : 61,305.35 = 24,281.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,424.83/61,305.35 = 24,281.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,424.83x = 61,305.35 × 24,281.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,424.83x = 1,488,608,111.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,608,111.07/44,424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,508.47

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