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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,581.68, 61,521.88 and 24,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,581.68, 61,521.88 and 24,438 is: 33,723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,581.68 : 61,521.88 = 24,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,581.68/61,521.88 = 24,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,581.68x = 61,521.88 × 24,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,581.68x = 1,503,471,703.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,471,703.44/44,581.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,723.98

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