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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,570.28, 61,507.62 and 24,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,570.28, 61,507.62 and 24,429 is: 33,712.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,570.28 : 61,507.62 = 24,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,570.28/61,507.62 = 24,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,570.28x = 61,507.62 × 24,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,570.28x = 1,502,569,648.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,569,648.98/44,570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,712.37

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