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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,855.39, 61,900.14 and 24,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,855.39, 61,900.14 and 24,711.80 is: 34,102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,855.39 : 61,900.14 = 24,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,855.39/61,900.14 = 24,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,855.39x = 61,900.14 × 24,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,855.39x = 1,529,663,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,663,570.15/44,855.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,102.12

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