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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,629.93, 61,588.77 and 24,486.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,629.93, 61,588.77 and 24,486.98 is: 33,791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,629.93 : 61,588.77 = 24,486.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,629.93/61,588.77 = 24,486.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,629.93x = 61,588.77 × 24,486.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,629.93x = 1,508,122,979.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,122,979.21/44,629.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,791.74

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