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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,486, 61,390.32 and 24,342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,486, 61,390.32 and 24,342.96 is: 33,593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,486 : 61,390.32 = 24,342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,486/61,390.32 = 24,342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,486x = 61,390.32 × 24,342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,486x = 1,494,422,104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,422,104.15/44,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,593.09

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