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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,598.28, 61,546.32 and 24,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,598.28, 61,546.32 and 24,457 is: 33,751.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,598.28 : 61,546.32 = 24,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,598.28/61,546.32 = 24,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,598.28x = 61,546.32 × 24,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,598.28x = 1,505,238,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,238,348.24/44,598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,751.04

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