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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,577.72, 61,517.02 and 24,435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,577.72, 61,517.02 and 24,435.44 is: 33,720.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,577.72 : 61,517.02 = 24,435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,577.72/61,517.02 = 24,435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,577.72x = 61,517.02 × 24,435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,577.72x = 1,503,195,451.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,195,451.19/44,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,720.78

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