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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,549, 61,477.62 and 24,680.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,549, 61,477.62 and 24,680.84 is: 34,059.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,549 : 61,477.62 = 24,680.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,549/61,477.62 = 24,680.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,549x = 61,477.62 × 24,680.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,549x = 1,517,319,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,319,302.80/44,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,059.56

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