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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,427.35, 61,309.75 and 24,284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,427.35, 61,309.75 and 24,284.31 is: 33,512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,427.35 : 61,309.75 = 24,284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,427.35/61,309.75 = 24,284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,427.35x = 61,309.75 × 24,284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,427.35x = 1,488,865,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,865,161.54/44,427.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,512.35

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