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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,512.26, 61,427.64 and 24,368.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,512.26, 61,427.64 and 24,368.79 is: 33,629.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,512.26 : 61,427.64 = 24,368.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,512.26/61,427.64 = 24,368.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,512.26x = 61,427.64 × 24,368.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,512.26x = 1,496,917,259.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,917,259.36/44,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,629.33

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