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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,479.98, 61,381.82 and 24,336.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,479.98, 61,381.82 and 24,336.61 is: 33,584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,479.98 : 61,381.82 = 24,336.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,479.98/61,381.82 = 24,336.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,479.98x = 61,381.82 × 24,336.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,479.98x = 1,493,825,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,825,321.82/44,479.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,584.22

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