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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,607, 61,553.58 and 24,463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,607, 61,553.58 and 24,463.56 is: 33,757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,607 : 61,553.58 = 24,463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,607/61,553.58 = 24,463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,607x = 61,553.58 × 24,463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,607x = 1,505,819,697.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,819,697.54/44,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,757.48

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