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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,605.08, 61,556.58 and 24,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,605.08, 61,556.58 and 24,462 is: 33,758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,605.08 : 61,556.58 = 24,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,605.08/61,556.58 = 24,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,605.08x = 61,556.58 × 24,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,605.08x = 1,505,797,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,797,059.96/44,605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,758.42

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