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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,622.23, 61,578.42 and 24,478.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,622.23, 61,578.42 and 24,478.59 is: 33,780.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,622.23 : 61,578.42 = 24,478.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,622.23/61,578.42 = 24,478.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,622.23x = 61,578.42 × 24,478.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,622.23x = 1,507,352,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,352,896.03/44,622.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,780.32

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