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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,863.11, 67,231.23 and 24,881.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,863.11, 67,231.23 and 24,881.43 is: 37,286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,863.11 : 67,231.23 = 24,881.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,863.11/67,231.23 = 24,881.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,863.11x = 67,231.23 × 24,881.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,863.11x = 1,672,809,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,809,143.06/44,863.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,286.96

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