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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,432.05, 61,316.35 and 24,289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,432.05, 61,316.35 and 24,289.17 is: 33,519.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,432.05 : 61,316.35 = 24,289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,432.05/61,316.35 = 24,289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,432.05x = 61,316.35 × 24,289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,432.05x = 1,489,323,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,323,188.21/44,432.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,519.12

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