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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,670.31, 61,645.68 and 24,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,670.31, 61,645.68 and 24,529 is: 33,850.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,670.31 : 61,645.68 = 24,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,670.31/61,645.68 = 24,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,670.31x = 61,645.68 × 24,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,670.31x = 1,512,106,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,106,884.72/44,670.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,850.38

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