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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,478.62, 61,379.96 and 24,335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,478.62, 61,379.96 and 24,335.22 is: 33,582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,478.62 : 61,379.96 = 24,335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,478.62/61,379.96 = 24,335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,478.62x = 61,379.96 × 24,335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,478.62x = 1,493,694,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,694,420.80/44,478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,582.30

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