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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,031.85, 60,766.95 and 24,911.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,031.85, 60,766.95 and 24,911.61 is: 34,379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031.85 : 60,766.95 = 24,911.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031.85/60,766.95 = 24,911.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031.85x = 60,766.95 × 24,911.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031.85x = 1,513,802,424.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,802,424.83/44,031.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,379.72

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