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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,682.38, 61,662.41 and 24,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,682.38, 61,662.41 and 24,264.44 is: 33,485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,682.38 : 61,662.41 = 24,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,682.38/61,662.41 = 24,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,682.38x = 61,662.41 × 24,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,682.38x = 1,496,203,847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,203,847.70/44,682.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,485.32

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