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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,759.97, 61,770.31 and 24,618.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,759.97, 61,770.31 and 24,618.37 is: 33,974.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,759.97 : 61,770.31 = 24,618.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,759.97/61,770.31 = 24,618.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,759.97x = 61,770.31 × 24,618.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,759.97x = 1,520,684,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,684,346.59/44,759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,974.20

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