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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,712.72, 61,705.08 and 24,571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,712.72, 61,705.08 and 24,571.44 is: 33,909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,712.72 : 61,705.08 = 24,571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,712.72/61,705.08 = 24,571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,712.72x = 61,705.08 × 24,571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,712.72x = 1,516,182,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,182,670.92/44,712.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,909.43

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