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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,678.19, 61,656.97 and 24,261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,678.19, 61,656.97 and 24,261.11 is: 33,480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,678.19 : 61,656.97 = 24,261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,678.19/61,656.97 = 24,261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,678.19x = 61,656.97 × 24,261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,678.19x = 1,495,866,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,866,162.50/44,678.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,480.90

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