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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,462.82, 61,358.24 and 24,320.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,462.82, 61,358.24 and 24,320.09 is: 33,561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,462.82 : 61,358.24 = 24,320.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,462.82/61,358.24 = 24,320.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,462.82x = 61,358.24 × 24,320.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,462.82x = 1,492,238,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,238,133.24/44,462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,561.48

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