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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,658.09, 61,627.77 and 24,514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,658.09, 61,627.77 and 24,514.52 is: 33,829.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,658.09 : 61,627.77 = 24,514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,658.09/61,627.77 = 24,514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,658.09x = 61,627.77 × 24,514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,658.09x = 1,510,774,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,774,892.08/44,658.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,829.81

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