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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,541.27, 61,466.88 and 24,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,541.27, 61,466.88 and 24,399 is: 33,670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,541.27 : 61,466.88 = 24,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,541.27/61,466.88 = 24,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,541.27x = 61,466.88 × 24,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,541.27x = 1,499,730,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,730,405.12/44,541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,670.58

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