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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,852.81, 61,899.72 and 24,709.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,852.81, 61,899.72 and 24,709.73 is: 34,100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,852.81 : 61,899.72 = 24,709.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,852.81/61,899.72 = 24,709.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,852.81x = 61,899.72 × 24,709.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,852.81x = 1,529,525,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,525,523.02/44,852.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,100.99

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