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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,624.73, 61,581.87 and 24,481.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,624.73, 61,581.87 and 24,481.09 is: 33,783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,624.73 : 61,581.87 = 24,481.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,624.73/61,581.87 = 24,481.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,624.73x = 61,581.87 × 24,481.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,624.73x = 1,507,591,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,591,301.84/44,624.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,783.76

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