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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,663.57, 61,637.46 and 24,521.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,663.57, 61,637.46 and 24,521.30 is: 33,840.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,663.57 : 61,637.46 = 24,521.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,663.57/61,637.46 = 24,521.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,663.57x = 61,637.46 × 24,521.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,663.57x = 1,511,430,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,430,647.90/44,663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,840.35

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