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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,610.63, 61,562.66 and 24,738.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,610.63, 61,562.66 and 24,738.63 is: 34,139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,610.63 : 61,562.66 = 24,738.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,610.63/61,562.66 = 24,738.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,610.63x = 61,562.66 × 24,738.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,610.63x = 1,522,975,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,975,867.56/44,610.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,139.30

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