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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,579.68, 61,519.12 and 24,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,579.68, 61,519.12 and 24,436 is: 33,721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,579.68 : 61,519.12 = 24,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,579.68/61,519.12 = 24,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,579.68x = 61,519.12 × 24,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,579.68x = 1,503,281,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,281,216.32/44,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,721.22

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