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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,722.33, 61,718.36 and 24,580.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,722.33, 61,718.36 and 24,580.06 is: 33,921.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,722.33 : 61,718.36 = 24,580.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,722.33/61,718.36 = 24,580.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,722.33x = 61,718.36 × 24,580.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,722.33x = 1,517,040,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,040,714.71/44,722.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,921.33

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