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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,571.78, 61,509.78 and 24,430.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,571.78, 61,509.78 and 24,430.59 is: 33,714.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,571.78 : 61,509.78 = 24,430.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,571.78/61,509.78 = 24,430.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,571.78x = 61,509.78 × 24,430.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,571.78x = 1,502,720,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,720,216.17/44,571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,714.61

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