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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,430.81, 61,314.38 and 24,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,430.81, 61,314.38 and 24,287.70 is: 33,516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,430.81 : 61,314.38 = 24,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,430.81/61,314.38 = 24,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,430.81x = 61,314.38 × 24,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,430.81x = 1,489,185,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,185,145.69/44,430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,516.95

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