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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,694, 61,679.34 and 24,552.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,694, 61,679.34 and 24,552.77 is: 33,883.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,694 : 61,679.34 = 24,552.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,694/61,679.34 = 24,552.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,694x = 61,679.34 × 24,552.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,694x = 1,514,398,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,398,340.38/44,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,883.71

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