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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,761.87, 61,770.13 and 24,618.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,761.87, 61,770.13 and 24,618.74 is: 33,973.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,761.87 : 61,770.13 = 24,618.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,761.87/61,770.13 = 24,618.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,761.87x = 61,770.13 × 24,618.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,761.87x = 1,520,702,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,702,770.24/44,761.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,973.17

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