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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,464.79, 61,362.62 and 24,322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,464.79, 61,362.62 and 24,322.86 is: 33,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,464.79 : 61,362.62 = 24,322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,464.79/61,362.62 = 24,322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,464.79x = 61,362.62 × 24,322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,464.79x = 1,492,514,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,514,415.49/44,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,566.21

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