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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,427.21, 61,311.19 and 24,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,427.21, 61,311.19 and 24,285.44 is: 33,514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,427.21 : 61,311.19 = 24,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,427.21/61,311.19 = 24,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,427.21x = 61,311.19 × 24,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,427.21x = 1,488,969,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,969,226.07/44,427.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,514.80

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