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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,651.83, 61,619.31 and 24,509.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,651.83, 61,619.31 and 24,509.06 is: 33,822.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,651.83 : 61,619.31 = 24,509.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,651.83/61,619.31 = 24,509.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,651.83x = 61,619.31 × 24,509.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,651.83x = 1,510,231,057.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,231,057.85/44,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,822.38

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