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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,742.39, 61,744.92 and 24,599.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,742.39, 61,744.92 and 24,599.41 is: 33,947.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,742.39 : 61,744.92 = 24,599.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,742.39/61,744.92 = 24,599.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,742.39x = 61,744.92 × 24,599.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,742.39x = 1,518,888,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,888,602.50/44,742.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,947.42

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