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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,682.71, 61,662.56 and 24,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,682.71, 61,662.56 and 24,540 is: 33,865.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,682.71 : 61,662.56 = 24,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,682.71/61,662.56 = 24,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,682.71x = 61,662.56 × 24,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,682.71x = 1,513,199,099.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,199,099.70/44,682.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,865.43

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