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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,709.76, 61,688.64 and 24,837.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,709.76, 61,688.64 and 24,837.76 is: 34,270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,709.76 : 61,688.64 = 24,837.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,709.76/61,688.64 = 24,837.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,709.76x = 61,688.64 × 24,837.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,709.76x = 1,532,207,635.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,207,635.05/44,709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,270.09

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