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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,430.94, 61,314.71 and 24,287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,430.94, 61,314.71 and 24,287.91 is: 33,517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,430.94 : 61,314.71 = 24,287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,430.94/61,314.71 = 24,287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,430.94x = 61,314.71 × 24,287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,430.94x = 1,489,205,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,205,730.14/44,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,517.32

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