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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,497.38, 61,406.34 and 24,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,497.38, 61,406.34 and 24,354.24 is: 33,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,497.38 : 61,406.34 = 24,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,497.38/61,406.34 = 24,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,497.38x = 61,406.34 × 24,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,497.38x = 1,495,504,741.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,504,741.88/44,497.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,608.83

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