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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,627.72, 61,586 and 24,484.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,627.72, 61,586 and 24,484.10 is: 33,787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,627.72 : 61,586 = 24,484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,627.72/61,586 = 24,484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,627.72x = 61,586 × 24,484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,627.72x = 1,507,877,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,877,782.60/44,627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,787.92

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