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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,858.09, 61,901.87 and 24,714.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,858.09, 61,901.87 and 24,714.47 is: 34,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,858.09 : 61,901.87 = 24,714.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,858.09/61,901.87 = 24,714.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,858.09x = 61,901.87 × 24,714.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,858.09x = 1,529,871,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,871,475.98/44,858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,104.70

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