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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,479.62, 61,381.85 and 24,336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,479.62, 61,381.85 and 24,336.63 is: 33,584.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,479.62 : 61,381.85 = 24,336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,479.62/61,381.85 = 24,336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,479.62x = 61,381.85 × 24,336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,479.62x = 1,493,827,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,827,250.48/44,479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,584.53

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