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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,453, 61,342.62 and 24,306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,453, 61,342.62 and 24,306.14 is: 33,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,453 : 61,342.62 = 24,306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,453/61,342.62 = 24,306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,453x = 61,342.62 × 24,306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,453x = 1,491,002,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,002,309.69/44,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,541.10

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