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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,621.10, 61,577.94 and 24,479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,621.10, 61,577.94 and 24,479.01 is: 33,781.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,621.10 : 61,577.94 = 24,479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,621.10/61,577.94 = 24,479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,621.10x = 61,577.94 × 24,479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,621.10x = 1,507,367,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,367,162.98/44,621.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,781.49

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