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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,748, 61,750.66 and 24,604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,748, 61,750.66 and 24,604.74 is: 33,953.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,748 : 61,750.66 = 24,604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,748/61,750.66 = 24,604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,748x = 61,750.66 × 24,604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,748x = 1,519,358,918.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,358,918.75/44,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,953.67

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