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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,570.24, 61,507.78 and 24,425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,570.24, 61,507.78 and 24,425.96 is: 33,708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,570.24 : 61,507.78 = 24,425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,570.24/61,507.78 = 24,425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,570.24x = 61,507.78 × 24,425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,570.24x = 1,502,386,573.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,386,573.97/44,570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,708.29

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