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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,472.65, 61,371.89 and 24,329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,472.65, 61,371.89 and 24,329.69 is: 33,574.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,472.65 : 61,371.89 = 24,329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,472.65/61,371.89 = 24,329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,472.65x = 61,371.89 × 24,329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,472.65x = 1,493,159,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,159,158.11/44,472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,574.78

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