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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,686.04, 61,664.34 and 24,539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,686.04, 61,664.34 and 24,539 is: 33,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,686.04 : 61,664.34 = 24,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,686.04/61,664.34 = 24,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,686.04x = 61,664.34 × 24,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,686.04x = 1,513,181,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,181,239.26/44,686.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,862.50

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