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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,427.14, 61,310.83 and 24,283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,427.14, 61,310.83 and 24,283.58 is: 33,512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,427.14 : 61,310.83 = 24,283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,427.14/61,310.83 = 24,283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,427.14x = 61,310.83 × 24,283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,427.14x = 1,488,846,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,846,445.17/44,427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,512.09

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