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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,433, 61,317.40 and 24,289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,433, 61,317.40 and 24,289.88 is: 33,519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,433 : 61,317.40 = 24,289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,433/61,317.40 = 24,289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,433x = 61,317.40 × 24,289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,433x = 1,489,392,287.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,392,287.91/44,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,519.96

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