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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,722.02, 61,717.87 and 24,579.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,722.02, 61,717.87 and 24,579.62 is: 33,920.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,722.02 : 61,717.87 = 24,579.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,722.02/61,717.87 = 24,579.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,722.02x = 61,717.87 × 24,579.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,722.02x = 1,517,001,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,001,360.32/44,722.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,920.68

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