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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,431.30, 61,315.31 and 24,288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,431.30, 61,315.31 and 24,288.42 is: 33,518.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,431.30 : 61,315.31 = 24,288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,431.30/61,315.31 = 24,288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,431.30x = 61,315.31 × 24,288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,431.30x = 1,489,252,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,252,062.43/44,431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,518.09

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