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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,425.17, 61,306.83 and 24,282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,425.17, 61,306.83 and 24,282.30 is: 33,509.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,425.17 : 61,306.83 = 24,282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,425.17/61,306.83 = 24,282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,425.17x = 61,306.83 × 24,282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,425.17x = 1,488,670,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,670,838.11/44,425.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,509.63

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