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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,849.06, 61,889.40 and 24,705.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,849.06, 61,889.40 and 24,705.50 is: 34,092.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,849.06 : 61,889.40 = 24,705.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,849.06/61,889.40 = 24,705.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,849.06x = 61,889.40 × 24,705.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,849.06x = 1,529,008,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,008,571.70/44,849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,092.33

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