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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,811.73, 61,837.96 and 24,668.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,811.73, 61,837.96 and 24,668.09 is: 34,040.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,811.73 : 61,837.96 = 24,668.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,811.73/61,837.96 = 24,668.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,811.73x = 61,837.96 × 24,668.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,811.73x = 1,525,424,548.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,424,548.44/44,811.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,040.74

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