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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,731.94, 61,730.78 and 24,590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,731.94, 61,730.78 and 24,590.88 is: 33,935.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,731.94 : 61,730.78 = 24,590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,731.94/61,730.78 = 24,590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,731.94x = 61,730.78 × 24,590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,731.94x = 1,518,014,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,014,080.33/44,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,935.80

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