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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,855.06, 61,897.74 and 24,711.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,855.06, 61,897.74 and 24,711.39 is: 34,100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,855.06 : 61,897.74 = 24,711.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,855.06/61,897.74 = 24,711.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,855.06x = 61,897.74 × 24,711.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,855.06x = 1,529,579,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,579,193.26/44,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,100.49

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