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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,709, 61,699.52 and 24,565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,709, 61,699.52 and 24,565.72 is: 33,901.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,709 : 61,699.52 = 24,565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,709/61,699.52 = 24,565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,709x = 61,699.52 × 24,565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,709x = 1,515,693,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,693,132.45/44,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,901.30

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