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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,571.06, 61,443.77 and 33,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,571.06, 61,443.77 and 33,942.24 is: 46,791.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,571.06 : 61,443.77 = 33,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,571.06/61,443.77 = 33,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,571.06x = 61,443.77 × 33,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,571.06x = 2,085,539,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,539,018.13/44,571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,791.33

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