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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,744.37, 61,745.93 and 24,601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,744.37, 61,745.93 and 24,601.23 is: 33,948.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,744.37 : 61,745.93 = 24,601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,744.37/61,745.93 = 24,601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,744.37x = 61,745.93 × 24,601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,744.37x = 1,519,025,702.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,025,702.49/44,744.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,948.98

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