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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,689.72, 61,672.32 and 24,547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,689.72, 61,672.32 and 24,547.08 is: 33,875.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,689.72 : 61,672.32 = 24,547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,689.72/61,672.32 = 24,547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,689.72x = 61,672.32 × 24,547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,689.72x = 1,513,875,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,875,372.83/44,689.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,875.25

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