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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,732.74, 61,731.95 and 24,590.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,732.74, 61,731.95 and 24,590.47 is: 33,935.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,732.74 : 61,731.95 = 24,590.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,732.74/61,731.95 = 24,590.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,732.74x = 61,731.95 × 24,590.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,732.74x = 1,518,017,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,017,772.42/44,732.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,935.27

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