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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,699.91, 61,686.21 and 24,557.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,699.91, 61,686.21 and 24,557.01 is: 33,888.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,699.91 : 61,686.21 = 24,557.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,699.91/61,686.21 = 24,557.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,699.91x = 61,686.21 × 24,557.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,699.91x = 1,514,828,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,828,875.83/44,699.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,888.86

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