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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,573.59, 61,512.37 and 24,430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,573.59, 61,512.37 and 24,430.32 is: 33,714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,573.59 : 61,512.37 = 24,430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,573.59/61,512.37 = 24,430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,573.59x = 61,512.37 × 24,430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,573.59x = 1,502,767,080.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,767,080.26/44,573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,714.29

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