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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,606.28, 61,557.36 and 24,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,606.28, 61,557.36 and 24,465 is: 33,762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,606.28 : 61,557.36 = 24,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,606.28/61,557.36 = 24,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,606.28x = 61,557.36 × 24,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,606.28x = 1,506,000,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,000,812.40/44,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,762.08

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