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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,691.49, 61,674.21 and 24,548.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,691.49, 61,674.21 and 24,548.37 is: 33,876.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,691.49 : 61,674.21 = 24,548.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,691.49/61,674.21 = 24,548.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,691.49x = 61,674.21 × 24,548.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,691.49x = 1,514,001,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,001,326.54/44,691.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,876.73

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