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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,811.21, 61,837.11 and 24,664.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,811.21, 61,837.11 and 24,664.17 is: 34,035.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,811.21 : 61,837.11 = 24,664.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,811.21/61,837.11 = 24,664.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,811.21x = 61,837.11 × 24,664.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,811.21x = 1,525,160,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,160,993.35/44,811.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,035.26

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