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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,688.28, 61,670.34 and 24,545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,688.28, 61,670.34 and 24,545.64 is: 33,873.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,688.28 : 61,670.34 = 24,545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,688.28/61,670.34 = 24,545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,688.28x = 61,670.34 × 24,545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,688.28x = 1,513,737,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,737,594.60/44,688.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,873.26

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