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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,821.57, 61,853.76 and 24,949.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,821.57, 61,853.76 and 24,949.57 is: 34,430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,821.57 : 61,853.76 = 24,949.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,821.57/61,853.76 = 24,949.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,821.57x = 61,853.76 × 24,949.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,821.57x = 1,543,224,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,224,280.87/44,821.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,430.40

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