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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,699.96, 61,685.97 and 24,558.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,699.96, 61,685.97 and 24,558.14 is: 33,890.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,699.96 : 61,685.97 = 24,558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,699.96/61,685.97 = 24,558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,699.96x = 61,685.97 × 24,558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,699.96x = 1,514,892,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,892,856.50/44,699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,890.25

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