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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,426.09, 61,306.25 and 24,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,426.09, 61,306.25 and 24,283.68 is: 33,510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,426.09 : 61,306.25 = 24,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,426.09/61,306.25 = 24,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,426.09x = 61,306.25 × 24,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,426.09x = 1,488,741,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,741,235.58/44,426.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,510.52

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