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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,623.73, 61,580.49 and 24,480.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,623.73, 61,580.49 and 24,480.09 is: 33,782.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,623.73 : 61,580.49 = 24,480.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,623.73/61,580.49 = 24,480.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,623.73x = 61,580.49 × 24,480.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,623.73x = 1,507,495,937.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,495,937.44/44,623.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,782.39

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