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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,431.21, 61,310.85 and 24,286.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,431.21, 61,310.85 and 24,286.81 is: 33,513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,431.21 : 61,310.85 = 24,286.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,431.21/61,310.85 = 24,286.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,431.21x = 61,310.85 × 24,286.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,431.21x = 1,489,044,964.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,044,964.89/44,431.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,513.49

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