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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,629.18, 61,587.74 and 24,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,629.18, 61,587.74 and 24,486.24 is: 33,790.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,629.18 : 61,587.74 = 24,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,629.18/61,587.74 = 24,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,629.18x = 61,587.74 × 24,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,629.18x = 1,508,052,182.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,052,182.70/44,629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,790.72

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