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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,427.08, 61,307.68 and 24,283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,427.08, 61,307.68 and 24,283.78 is: 33,510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,427.08 : 61,307.68 = 24,283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,427.08/61,307.68 = 24,283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,427.08x = 61,307.68 × 24,283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,427.08x = 1,488,782,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,782,213.43/44,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,510.69

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