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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,427.96, 61,306.34 and 24,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,427.96, 61,306.34 and 24,283.60 is: 33,509.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,427.96 : 61,306.34 = 24,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,427.96/61,306.34 = 24,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,427.96x = 61,306.34 × 24,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,427.96x = 1,488,738,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,738,363.34/44,427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,509.04

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