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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,714.98, 61,707 and 24,572.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,714.98, 61,707 and 24,572.26 is: 33,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,714.98 : 61,707 = 24,572.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,714.98/61,707 = 24,572.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,714.98x = 61,707 × 24,572.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,714.98x = 1,516,280,447.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,280,447.82/44,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,909.90

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