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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,428.89, 61,313.52 and 24,287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,428.89, 61,313.52 and 24,287.14 is: 33,517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,428.89 : 61,313.52 = 24,287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,428.89/61,313.52 = 24,287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,428.89x = 61,313.52 × 24,287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,428.89x = 1,489,130,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,130,044.13/44,428.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,517.16

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