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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,639.14, 61,601.87 and 24,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,639.14, 61,601.87 and 24,221.12 is: 33,425.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,639.14 : 61,601.87 = 24,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,639.14/61,601.87 = 24,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,639.14x = 61,601.87 × 24,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,639.14x = 1,492,066,038.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,066,038.04/44,639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,425.06

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