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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,478.89, 61,380.35 and 24,335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,478.89, 61,380.35 and 24,335.54 is: 33,582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,478.89 : 61,380.35 = 24,335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,478.89/61,380.35 = 24,335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,478.89x = 61,380.35 × 24,335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,478.89x = 1,493,723,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,723,855.49/44,478.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,582.76

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