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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,618.63, 61,573.73 and 24,746.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,618.63, 61,573.73 and 24,746.63 is: 34,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,618.63 : 61,573.73 = 24,746.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,618.63/61,573.73 = 24,746.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,618.63x = 61,573.73 × 24,746.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,618.63x = 1,523,741,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,741,882.43/44,618.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,150.35

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