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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,617.12, 61,569.04 and 24,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,617.12, 61,569.04 and 24,470 is: 33,767.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,617.12 : 61,569.04 = 24,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,617.12/61,569.04 = 24,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,617.12x = 61,569.04 × 24,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,617.12x = 1,506,594,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,594,408.80/44,617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,767.18

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