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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,851.59, 61,895.61 and 24,709.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,851.59, 61,895.61 and 24,709.14 is: 34,098.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,851.59 : 61,895.61 = 24,709.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,851.59/61,895.61 = 24,709.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,851.59x = 61,895.61 × 24,709.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,851.59x = 1,529,387,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,387,292.88/44,851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,098.84

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