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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,697.02, 61,682.92 and 24,555.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,697.02, 61,682.92 and 24,555.15 is: 33,886.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,697.02 : 61,682.92 = 24,555.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,697.02/61,682.92 = 24,555.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,697.02x = 61,682.92 × 24,555.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,697.02x = 1,514,633,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,633,291.65/44,697.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,886.68

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