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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,860.79, 61,907.96 and 24,442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,860.79, 61,907.96 and 24,442.76 is: 33,731.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,860.79 : 61,907.96 = 24,442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,860.79/61,907.96 = 24,442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,860.79x = 61,907.96 × 24,442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,860.79x = 1,513,201,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,201,408.37/44,860.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,731.05

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