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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,430.26, 61,314.64 and 24,286.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,430.26, 61,314.64 and 24,286.58 is: 33,515.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,430.26 : 61,314.64 = 24,286.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,430.26/61,314.64 = 24,286.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,430.26x = 61,314.64 × 24,286.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,430.26x = 1,489,122,909.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,122,909.53/44,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,515.96

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