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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,481.12, 61,383.92 and 24,338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,481.12, 61,383.92 and 24,338.13 is: 33,586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,481.12 : 61,383.92 = 24,338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,481.12/61,383.92 = 24,338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,481.12x = 61,383.92 × 24,338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,481.12x = 1,493,969,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,969,703.18/44,481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,586.60

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