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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,512.30, 61,426.98 and 24,370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,512.30, 61,426.98 and 24,370.46 is: 33,631.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,512.30 : 61,426.98 = 24,370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,512.30/61,426.98 = 24,370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,512.30x = 61,426.98 × 24,370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,512.30x = 1,497,003,482.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,003,482.34/44,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,631.24

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