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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,571.79, 61,509.44 and 24,430.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,571.79, 61,509.44 and 24,430.53 is: 33,714.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,571.79 : 61,509.44 = 24,430.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,571.79/61,509.44 = 24,430.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,571.79x = 61,509.44 × 24,430.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,571.79x = 1,502,708,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,708,219.20/44,571.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,714.33

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