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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,809.92, 61,835.44 and 24,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,809.92, 61,835.44 and 24,666.30 is: 34,038.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,809.92 : 61,835.44 = 24,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,809.92/61,835.44 = 24,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,809.92x = 61,835.44 × 24,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,809.92x = 1,525,251,513.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,251,513.67/44,809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,038.26

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