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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,835.72, 61,871.10 and 24,693.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,835.72, 61,871.10 and 24,693.45 is: 34,075.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,835.72 : 61,871.10 = 24,693.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,835.72/61,871.10 = 24,693.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,835.72x = 61,871.10 × 24,693.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,835.72x = 1,527,810,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,810,914.30/44,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,075.75

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