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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,427.62, 61,309.98 and 24,284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,427.62, 61,309.98 and 24,284.51 is: 33,512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,427.62 : 61,309.98 = 24,284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,427.62/61,309.98 = 24,284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,427.62x = 61,309.98 × 24,284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,427.62x = 1,488,882,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,882,745.77/44,427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,512.55

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